English Explanatory Dictionary

all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Too much focus on one's career may lead to one being uninteresting company.
  2. Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.

Pronunciation

En-us-all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.oga

Word forms

all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
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