one-trick pony

noun

: one that is skilled in only one area

also : one that has success only once

Examples of one-trick pony in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rosecliff Heights Luna Platter (Set of 2) $89 $80 Wayfair Oyster plates aren’t just a one-trick pony. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025

Two Haut Horological Watches Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Accused of being a one-trick pony, Audemars Piguet created the Code 11.59 to diversify its portfolio – to mostly unfavorable reception. —Clem Chambers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

In addition, very good close-up focus capability makes the FE 16mm more than a one-trick pony. —PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025

Santander is a one-trick pony whose one trick isn’t all that special. —Tony Blengino, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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