jill of all trades
A woman competent in many endeavors rather than only one.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She is a real jill of all trades at the office.”
“Because she can fix computers, write code, and manage the budget, she is a true jill of all trades.”
“Her reputation as a jill of all trades allowed her to navigate the complex project with ease, as she understood every department's unique requirements.”
A formation by analogy with *jack of all trades*, substituting the feminine name to denote a woman of varied skills. The source records no specific date of coinage or primary named entities.
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carriage trade
Wealthy or upper-class people in general.
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jack of all trades
One competent in many endeavours, sometimes regarded as not excelling in any of them.
- 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.
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skin trade
The sex industry
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take out in trade
To accept repayment of a debt in the goods or services in which the debtor deals, rather than in money.
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tools of trade
The items and equipment that a person uses in the course and scope of their profession, trade, or occupation.
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trade hands
To change ownership.
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trick of the trade
A shortcut or other quick, or very effective way of doing things, that professional workers learn from experience.
Last updated August 10, 2026