Swiss Army knife

Example Sentences

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Grajeda said it’s where Zamora and 16-year-old senior Steven Perez — Banning’s Swiss army knife — continued to blossom into leaders, channeling their “heart and pride” and preaching accountability.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

Concerning these applications, Vahala says "a comb is like a Swiss army knife for optics. It has many different functions, and that's why it's such a powerful tool."

From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2023

In kishk, it leisurely ferments with yogurt, becoming what Reem Assil calls, in her cookbook "Arabiyya," "the Swiss army knife of preserved Arab foods."

From Salon • May 17, 2022

Tyler Alexander has the inside track on the fifth spot, although Hinch said "he also can be a very valuable Swiss army knife out of the bullpen."

From Fox News • Mar. 13, 2022

It was as if Lola had had a miniature laptop embedded in her body, which could spring out like some hidden tool on a Swiss army knife.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix