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Hans Dampf in allen Gassen
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German
Alternative forms
de Hansdampf in allen Gassen
Etymology
John Steam in all alleys. Used as a title of a story by Heinrich Zschokke (1771–1848), variation of the older de Hans in allen Gassen.
Pronunciation
de /hans ˈdampf ɪn ˈalən ˈɡasən/
de De-Hans_Dampf_in_allen_Gassen.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
m,-.sg
de idiom jack of all trades talented and versatile person who is involved in many endeavours, implying initiative and great activity, but possibly also a certain rashness or recklessness
de Tausendsassa Universaltalent Allrounder
Further reading
Hansdampf in allen Gassen