David
What does this expression "a bit of everything" really mean in the following sentence? "I have been transformed from a passionate advocate of the philosophy of “have it all”, preached by Linda Kelsey for the past seven years in the pages of She magazine, into a woman who is happy to settle for a bit of everything." I know today several people mentioned " a bit of everything" is an expression meaning perform of many tasks. But it can not means this here in the above sentence, right? Just to be sure, double check. any help will be appreciated.
2021년 7월 26일 오후 4:40
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"a bit of everything" depends on the verb. The general idea is a shallow involvement in many things (as opposed to a deep involvement in one or a few things). Examples: When traveling, he likes to see a bit of everything. [old castles, museums, beaches, cities, ...] She likes to read a bit of everything. [murder mysteries, love stories, biographies, ...] A different post today had some incorrect comments about "a bit of everything" meaning the person was a jack-of-all-trades. There was no connection between "settling for a bit of everything" and a jack-of-all-trades who "CAN DO a bit of everything."
2021년 7월 26일
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In this context, "a little bit of everything" refers to finding an appropriate balance of how much time and effort to devote to one's work life and one's personal life.
2021년 7월 26일
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Here, “a bit of everything” contrasts with the idea of “having it all”—so the writer is saying they’re content to have smaller parts of various things in their life, rather than striving to have (for example) a full-blown career and fully scheduled family life all at once. An different, common usage of “a bit of everything” might be ordering food at a salad bar—the server asks what you want, and you answer “I’d like a bit of everything,” meaning you want some carrots, tomatoes, peppers, various other toppings, etc.
2021년 7월 26일
It suppose to say " I wrap my head around it tomorrow". Sorry.
2021년 7월 27일
I am really tired. I can not think straight. I will wrap it around my head tomorrow. Thanks both of you. have a nice day.
2021년 7월 26일
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