Pronunciation: /wʌn.trɪk poʊni/
noun a person or thing with only one special feature, talent, or area of expertise
A1 A one-trick pony is a person or thing that is only good at one particular thing.
A2 The magician was a one-trick pony, always performing the same card trick.
B1 She's a one-trick pony when it comes to cooking, but her pasta dish is amazing.
B2 The company was criticized for being a one-trick pony, relying too heavily on one product for success.
C1 While he was known for his impressive guitar skills, some critics dismissed him as a one-trick pony.
C2 The author was determined to prove that he was not just a one-trick pony, writing successful novels in multiple genres.
formal The musician was worried about being labeled as a one-trick pony because of his repetitive style.
informal Don't be a one-trick pony, try to show off your other skills too!
slang He's just a one-trick pony, don't expect too much from him.
figurative Being a one-trick pony in this industry won't get you far, you need to be versatile.
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