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jack in

idiom

To stop doing a regular activity, such as a job or studying.


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  1. 01

    come from a Cracker Jack box

    To obtain or retrieve something that is useless, cheap or fake.

  2. 02

    jack of all trades

    One competent in many endeavours, sometimes regarded as not excelling in any of them.

  3. 03

    jack of all trades, master of none

    A person who has a competent grasp of many skills but who is not outstanding in any one.

  4. 04

    Jack Tar

    Alternative letter-case form of jacktar.

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