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Metaphor Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Question Meaning What do you mean?
Meaning

If you put all your eggs in one basket, you are putting all your effort, money or resources into one thing. The danger is that if that thing is unsuccessful, you risk losing everything.

Question Explanation Why does it mean this?
Explanation

If you put all your eggs in one basket, and you drop the basket, you risk breaking all the eggs.

Question Example Example
Example

“I’m just going concentrate on my chemistry.”

“But what if you don’t get accepted to do chemistry at university? Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. You really need to work hard at all your science subjects.”

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