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jack of all trades

A term used to describe someone who knows a lot about many things, but, with the second tag "master of none" added it transforms into a derogatory phrase meant to emphasize how mastery of one skill is important for deeper knowledge.

However, one, oft forgotten tag is the third one: "is oftentimes better than a master of one". Instantly, the term reverses meaning, symbolizing how a person who knows a lot about many things that integrates their skills allows them to surpass even a master of one.

Interesting phrase, nonetheless.
"Man, Tom knows a lot! He's a jack of all trades, aint he?"

"Yeah, but he probably doesn't know a lot about specifics. You know how it goes: Jack of all trades, master of none."

"Jack of all trades, master of one, is oftentimes better than master of one, man. Tom's pretty smart."
by Oldrego March 9, 2017
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tardscream

A loud cross between a scream, a moan and a groan commonly vocalised by the retarded. Not known to have any actualy meaning but could be a possible attempt at speech.
Retard: NMMMMMMMUUGH!!!!
Person 1: WTF that was some tardscream!
Person 2: I wonder if it was supposed to mean anything.
by RabD February 3, 2007
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Tradee

Slang for tradesperson

Tradee, a tradesperson that efficiently completes jobs your husband couldn't
If you don't fix that leak I'll get a Tradee to do it instead.
by Be Informed May 12, 2021
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nigga food trade agreement

The Nigga Food Trade Agreement is initiated when one person(they dont have to be black) shares food with someone else and that means the reciver of the food has to brake bread next time they have food. This can also be referred to as the "Food Rule".
Person 1: Lemme get a peice dummy
Person 2: Nah nigga
Person 1: Your breaking the agreement
Person 2: What?
Person 1: The Nigga food trade agreement now gimme some nigga
by MK11 October 10, 2017
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Gian-of-all-trades

Previously, coined as "Jack-of-all-trades," a NEXT level of skill and precision has been established. One step above Jack.

Gian is a subject matter expert in all areas. Basically, he can do all that Jack can do and add do it even better. Is your car leaking oil? He can repair your car. Is your printer on fire? He can put out that fire. Is your child playing near an alligator? He can save your baby AND become best friends with that alligator. Don't you worry, just get someone who is a Gian-of-all-trades if you find yourself in a rut.
When you create a character class where all the skills are maxed out, that character was created as the Gian-of-all-trades.
by 100callsinqueue December 18, 2017
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tardsville

Consuming an excessive amount of alcohol, and or drugs to a point where you can't stop acting like a retard.
Dennis: Where the fuck is Steve?
Fran: He's out back, face down in the bird bath. He's been in tardsville since 7pm
by Shmo Nerk November 22, 2006
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trade off

n.
An exchange of one thing in return for another, especially relinquishment of one benefit or advantage for another regarded as more desirable:
a fundamental trade off between capitalist prosperity and economic security
by ArisenAhubudu April 8, 2011
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