master of none
- idiom
- Informal
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maestro de nada
- You don't want to become a Jack of all trades, master of none.
- master of none in trades
Jack of all trades, as they say, and a master of none.
- Jack of all trades, as they say, and a master of none.
- We are generalists, which means, you know, we are masters of none, but we know all of those different skills in the Seals and Delta Force.
Examples
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We are generalists, which means, you know, we are masters of none, but we know all of those different skills in the Seals and Delta Force.
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Living with Google TV: jack of all trades, master of none.
Blog text (1) -
"Nevertheless, I am continually forced to the conclusion that we have been 'jacks of all trades, masters of none' for too long."
Academic text (1993) -
As difficult as it may be, I believe that our profession should come to grips with the issue right now that we are still typically "jacks-of-all-trades and masters of none!"
Academic text (1993) -
She has many skills but is a master of none, lacking expertise in any particular area.
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In the team, he is a master of none because he manages to do a bit of everything, but not to a great degree.
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Being a master of none means you might be versatile, but you may struggle to stand out in a competitive job market.
Synonyms
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A person who can do many different jobs but is not an expert
Antonyms
How Skilled
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from the parts: 'master' (an expert) combined with 'of none' (not of any [area]) yields someone who is not a master in any field. Although commonly seen as part of the proverb 'jack of all trades, master of none,' the semantic composition is transparent and predictable for learners who know the constituents.
Etymology
Master of none comes from the older saying 'jack of all trades, master of none', which paints the picture of a person who can do many jobs but is not the best at any. That's why master of none now means someone who knows a little about many things but is 'not an expert' in one.