Meaning of the word "all covet, all lose" in English
What does "all covet, all lose" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
all covet, all lose
US /ɔːl ˈkʌv.ɪt ɔːl luːz/
UK /ɔːl ˈkʌv.ɪt ɔːl luːz/
Idiom
if you try to get everything, you may end up losing everything you already have
Example:
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He tried to manage three businesses at once but failed in all of them; all covet, all lose.
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Don't be too greedy with your investments; remember, all covet, all lose.