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Jack of all trades
A jack of all trades is a person who can do many different kinds of work. It usually describes someone who is versatile and able to handle a wide range of tasks.The phrase has been used in English since the 1600s. It originally referred to someone who practiced many trades instead of specializing in one. A longer version of the saying is "jack of all trades, master of none".
In a small startup, you often need to be a jack of all trades and help with whatever needs doing.
Jury is still out
The jury is still out means that a decision has not been made yet, or that people are still unsure about something and more time or evidence is needed before anyone can say what the final answer will be.The phrase comes from the legal system, where a jury leaves the courtroom to discuss the case and decide on a verdict. While they are still discussing and have not returned, the outcome is not yet known.
The new phone looks interesting, but the jury is still out on whether it is actually better than the previous model.
Just the ticket
The phrase just the ticket means exactly what is needed. It suggests something is a perfect fit for the situation, and you are very happy with this. It originated from winning prize tickets.This warm jacket is just the ticket for winter.