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I’ve never heard your extended version before. I wonder how common it is versus what you’re criticizing...

• TheRealPomax 7y ago
  A fair thing to wonder, but then you might also not know the actual original is just ""Jack of all trades" without the "master of none", part, which got added much later and completely changed whatever the original meaning was.
  • danielg6 7y ago
    Uhh... no? I knew that. My point was that _you_ were wrongly criticizing the reporter for not knowing the “original” meaning of a phrase. _You_ were wrong about your extended version being original and you’re also wrong about it being common. I was trying to be nice and let you know you were wrong by using the phrase “I wonder...” I wasn’t actually “wondering” lol. Based on your recent comment, it seems like you were offended or maybe you just don’t understand how these things work at all.
    • TheRealPomax 7y ago
      I wasn't, I do, and this is getting weird =) I've only ever heard people correct the phrase to the longer version, so clearly we just live in completely different linguistic worlds. Bubbles are a good thing to bust through, so: thanks.
      • danielg6 7y ago
        “Completely different linguistic worlds?” That must explain it, and you’re welcome.