A few days ago
jayneeniskeen

What’s another word for someone who has expertise in a variety of all fields, a “jack of trades” essentially?

Anyone know a one or two word to describe this person? I was originally thinking Renassaince man, but it doesn’t seem to fit.

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I think limiting it to one or two words will not work.

Such people are called “All-around Hand” on a ranch or farm, but what you will usually find is that they are referenced as “Can do whatever they turn their hand to”

“Jack of all trades” is only half an expression, the rest is “master of none”

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What's another word for someone who has expertise in a variety of all fields, a "jack of trades" essentially?
Anyone know a one or two word to describe this person? I was originally thinking Renassaince man, but it doesn't seem to fit.

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4 years ago
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5 years ago
Tamara
Bosoms, Chest, Cleaveage, Mammary Glands.
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A few days ago
Beach Saint
The complete phrase is:

“Jack of all trades, master of none, though ofttimes better than master of one.”

Are you looking to praise him or put him down?

I would use “Jack of all trades” if you are denigrating the fact that he is a generalist.

I would stick with the phrase “Renaissance Man” if you are praising his skills as a generalist.

Other terms people use are Polymath and Homo Universalis.

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A few days ago
Anonymous
Have you considered…Renaissance Man?

Jim D

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A few days ago
Serena
A mediocre handyman.

(“Jack of all trades, master of none”)

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A few days ago
derfini
I don’t have my dictionary handy, but try ‘polymath’
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A few days ago
Sabrina
A sarcastic term is “know it all”.
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A few days ago
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