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jill of all trades

idiom
Meaning

A woman competent in many endeavors rather than only one.


Origin

disputed origin

By analogy with jack of all trades.

Examples
SIMPLE

She is a real jill of all trades at the office.

CONTEXTUAL

Because she can fix computers, write code, and manage the budget, she is a true jill of all trades.

COMPLEX

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.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    jack of all trades

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

  2. 02

    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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