Sayings

Jack of all trades, master of none

This page is about the saying "Jack of all trades, master of none"

Possible meaning:
Suggesting that a person who can do many different types of work is probably not very good at any of them.

Quick Quiz

"Jack of all trades, master of none" is normally seen as

a. a compliment

b. a mild insult

c. advice to learn many jobs
a) a compliment b) a mild insult c) advice to learn many jobs

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Contributor: Josef Essberger