add another string to (one's) bow
add another string to (one's) bow
To gain another skill, ability, or offering. Luckily, I had added another string to my bow with my degree in graphic design, so I was able to pick up some freelance work when my hours were cut back at the office. A: "I'm thinking of taking up French." B: "Go for it! It's always good to add another string to your bow."
See also: add, another, bow, string
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- another string to (one's) bow
- another string to your bow
- tie (something) up in a bow
- have a second string to (one's) bow
- bow out of the running
- pussycat
- pussycat bow
- pussy bow
- have your wits about you
- get wits about one