an all-rounder

an all-rounder

One who excels in many different areas. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Her grades are excellent in every subject. She's really an all-rounder.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • full circle
  • be (a) one for (something)
  • be one for something/for doing something
  • God's own gift to (something)
  • be in (one's) favor
  • class act
  • a class act
  • dissatisfied
  • dissatisfied with
  • dissatisfied with (someone or something)
References in periodicals archive
Summary: London [UK], Aug 5 (ANI): Deepti Sharma, world number two all-rounder in ICC Women's ODI rankings has said that she backs herself as an all-rounder and she is ready to fulfill any role that the team assigns her.
Happy fulfilling any role team assigns: Deepti Sharma
'I cannot replace Shakib as he holds the number one position as an all-rounder in world ranking.
Taijul eying to fill the void of Shakib
New Delhi: An all-rounder in a team can turn the tables in any situation.
IPL 2019: Top 5 all-rounders to look out for
If he grows in confidence - you see someone like Ben Stokes, what he does for England, brings in great balance as an all-rounder. I see no reason why Hardik Pandya can't become that for India," Kohli said at the post-match press conference.
Cricket: Hardik can do for India what Stokes does for England, says Kohli
With businesses unable to keep pace with evolving consumer behaviour and the marketing landscape, the need for an all-rounder in a business setup is more pressing and realistic than ever.
Filingenie Campaign Teaser
"I class myself as an all-rounder now but still find people probably see me more as a bowler who bats, even though last year I did back myself up by scoring a lot of runs like an all-rounder should.
Woakes up for role at number six; Woakes ambition
"He went straight in and said 'I'm an all-rounder, I'm an all-rounder' and he's probably still shouting it.
PIETER OUT FOR AUSSIES
"The last few years have shown that my body cannot handle the strains and stresses that come with being an all-rounder, playing all three formats for up to 10 months a year.
Oram retires from Test cricket
"He is a great player and an all-rounder," said Kings XI Punjab co-owner Priety Zinta.
Cricket: Kevin and Fred fetch top money
It will be up to skipper Mark Turner as to which of his attributes he chooses to use, but he will also have a couple more new signings including Muhammad Azam Hussain, an all-rounder from Manchester, who has played in the Cleveland League.
Waseem leading major challenge
Therefore he is not really an all-rounder, and if you can get short at 45 with Spreadex, have a reasonable stake.
Cricket: Spreadwise: Sell fading Chapple in Rose Bowl showdown
I'm getting more chance as a bowler and I will be ahead more as an all-rounder," Mosaddek said.
I think we are favourites against Sri Lanka, says Bangladesh's Mosaddek Hossain
I still aim to play for Pakistan as an all-rounder and this PSL is an opportunity for me to prove my worth," Yamin said.
Kings' Yamin sets eyes on PSL all-rounder's trophy
Despite The Dependent's investigations it could not be found which batsman's bat Deacon had held, but sources have confirmed that he too is officially an all-rounder in the dressing room now.
Pakistan physiotherapist Cliffe Deacon listed as batting all-rounder after holding bat for 7 minutes
Last week, former West Indies pace ace and commentator Michael Holding had remarked that Pandya has failed as an all-rounder. He even remarked that Pandya is nowhere near Kapil and India needed to find somebody who could contribute more.
Pandya pulls no punches on 'unfair' Kapil comparison