string to one's bow

The idiom "string to one's bow" originates from archery, symbolizing having backup options or skills.

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Definition

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(idiomatic)An extra skill, ability, or option available for use if needed.

Example

  • She has a degree in marketing, but her writing talent is another string to her bow.
  • It's always good to have another string to your bow in case things don't go as planned.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "string to one's bow":

feather in one's cap