one-man band

The term "one-man band" highlights the versatility and self-sufficiency of an individual, either in a musical context or in handling multiple responsibilities alone.

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Definition

B2Music

(general)A musician who plays several instruments simultaneously during a performance.

Example

  • The street performer was a one-man band, playing the guitar, harmonica, and drums all at once.

C1Business

(idiomatic)A person who manages multiple tasks or roles alone within an organization.

Example

  • In his small startup, he was a one-man band, handling everything from marketing to customer service.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "one-man band":

one-trick pony