Timeline for Is there a word/ phrase to describe somebody who has devoted their life to practising something but is still not very good at it?
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| Oct 11, 2017 at 21:20 | history | edited | Scott Seidman | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Oct 11, 2017 at 17:21 | comment | added | Morgen | Be careful with this one to ensure the subject is unambiguous, as a "hack" can also refer to a particularly clever (albeit temporary) solution to a problem. As long as it's directed at a person, this answer is spot on. #EnglishIsWeird | |
| Oct 11, 2017 at 12:53 | comment | added | English Student | Thanks for reminding, @Scott Seidman -- 'hack' is really close to my meaning of 'somewhat competent, not highly skilled, not very creative.' | |
| Oct 11, 2017 at 12:50 | history | answered | Scott Seidman | CC BY-SA 3.0 |