don't put all your eggs in one basket
This proverb advises against concentrating all resources or efforts in a single area, as it increases the risk of losing everything if it fails.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Advice to avoid relying solely on one plan or investment to reduce the risk of total failure.
Example
- She decided to apply to multiple universities, remembering the saying, 'don't put all your eggs in one basket.'
B2Financial
(informal)A recommendation to diversify investments to protect against significant losses.
Example
- Investors are often told, 'don't put all your eggs in one basket,' to encourage spreading their investments across different assets.
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