lack versatility
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verb phrase
carecer de versatilidade
1. to be deficient in the ability to adapt, perform, or function well in various situations, roles, or contexts; to have limited range or flexibility
The athlete lacks versatility and can only play one position effectively.
O atleta carece de versatilidade e só consegue jogar efetivamente em uma posição.
2. to be unable to handle multiple tasks or roles with equal competence
The software lacks versatility for professional video editing.
O software carece de versatilidade para edição profissional de vídeo.
In Brazilian business culture, lacking versatility is often seen as a limitation in professional development. American corporate environments increasingly value versatility and multiskilling, making this phrase common in performance evaluations and career discussions.
NYC Slang
be one-trick pony
Related Idioms & Phrases
jack of all trades, master of none (antonym concept)
put all eggs in one basket (related concept)
narrow-minded (figurative related)
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