“Jack of all trades, master of none”
This saying is often used to suggest that someone who does many things is not particularly skilled at any. But the full original phrase is actually more forgiving: “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” The second half, which is almost always left out, flips the meaning and celebrates versatility.
According to a 2023 report by the Oxford Dictionary, only about 12% of people have ever heard the full version. This shows how easily a missing sentence can change the entire message.
Jack of all trades, master of none
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