Idiom: One-Trick Pony
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A performing animal (especially a pony) that knows only one trick.
A person or group noteworthy for only a single achievement, skill, or characteristic.
Example Sentences
1
He's a one-trick pony when it comes to cooking - all he can make is spaghetti.
2
The singer became famous for that one hit song, but she turned out to be a one-trick pony.
3
My coworker is good at programming, but he's a one-trick pony and struggles with anything else.
4
The comedian is funny when it comes to physical comedy, but he's a one-trick pony and lacks wit.
5
She's known for her role in that movie, but she's just a one-trick pony in the acting world.
