twaalf stielen, dertien ongelukken

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Etymology

Literally, twelve jobs, thirteen accidents; referring to the incompetency of a person to specialize in a certain field.

Phrase

twaalf stielen, dertien ongelukken

  1. (idiomatic) jack of all trades, master of none