Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wear-two-hats
idiom
/wɛr tuː hæt̬s/
Definition
To have two different roles or responsibilities at the same time, often requiring the individual to balance and manage both roles effectively.
Examples
- As a manager and a mentor, she often has to wear two hats in her job.
- In his role at the company, he needs to wear two hats: one as a developer and the other as a project manager.
- Teachers sometimes wear two hats, especially when they also take on coaching duties.
Meaning
The phrase ‘wear two hats’ refers to a person who must perform two separate functions, typically in a work or leadership capacity, often leading to a dual set of commitments and expectations.
Synonyms
- Juggle multiple roles
- Have dual responsibilities
- Balance different functions
