What is it a one-trick pony?

[Katerina]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #546 "English Slang Idioms (149)", question 1

"My best friend is kind of a ......... pony. He is really good at electronics repairs but is not good at other things. For example, he can't manage the finances for his business, his marketing strategy is extremely weak and his people skills are atrocious. I won't even go into the across-the-board failures in his personal life," Wes said to Lisa.

(a) show
(b) one-trick
(c) dancing
(d) race

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #546 "English Slang Idioms (149)", answer 1

"My best friend is kind of a one-trick pony. He is really good at electronics repairs but is not good at other things. For example, he can't manage the finances for his business, his marketing strategy is extremely weak and his people skills are atrocious. I won't even go into the across-the-board failures in his personal life," Wes said to Lisa.

Correct answer: (b) one-trick

Your answer was: correct
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what is it a one-trick pony?
Katerina

[MrPedantic]

Hello Katerina,

If someone is a "one-trick pony", he is good at one thing, but not good at anything else.

Best wishes,

MrP