# string to one's bow

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/string-to-ones-bow
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

A skill, ability or resource.

## Examples

- Learning to code is another string to my bow.
- She decided to study a second language to add another string to her bow before applying for international jobs.
- By mastering both data analysis and creative writing, the candidate added a valuable string to his bow that impressed the hiring committee.

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