schaap met vijf poten

15:34 Dec 13, 2007
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Dutch term or phrase: schaap met vijf poten
I find this gets used a lot by employers looking for the exact job candidate. It has a different feel to it than alleskunner/Jack-of-all-trades.
schweve
Local time: 06:15


Summary of answers provided
4asking for the moon / looking for hens teeth
L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
3an all-round professional/specialist
AnnVan
3outstanding XXX
Erik Boers
3needle in a haystack
Dennis Seine
3man or girl Friday
Marijke Singer


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an all-round professional/specialist


Explanation:
an all-round professional or an all-round specialist

an all-rounder = having many abilities

AnnVan
Philippines
Local time: 12:15
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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outstanding XXX


Explanation:
An outstanding applicant, candidate, engineer, researcher, etc.

Erik Boers
Belgium
Local time: 06:15
Native speaker of: Dutch
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asking for the moon / looking for hens teeth


Explanation:
You cannot find a sheep with five legs meaning you are asking for the impossible to find. Lots of variant can be offered.


L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
South Africa
Local time: 06:15
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in DutchDutch
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needle in a haystack


Explanation:
Just another suggestion. I think what is meant is that rare find, an employee who is almost too perfect for the company.

Dennis Seine
United States
Local time: 00:15
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
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man or girl Friday


Explanation:
Another option.

Marijke Singer
Spain
Local time: 06:15
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
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