First recorded in 1610–20
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He described the role as "a bit of a jack of all trades" covering aspects of A&E work, intensive care and anaesthetic departments, all by the side of the road.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025
“Ethan Hedges, jack of all trades, master of everything,” Aoki said with a laugh.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2025
The human placenta is a jack of all trades.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 29, 2024
I am a jack of all trades in this position and it's super fun, albeit kind of crazy sometimes.
From Salon • May 25, 2023
He was a jack of all trades who was a master of them, too.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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