Meaning of the word "fall between two stools" in English
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fall between two stools
US /fɔl bɪˈtwin tu stulz/
UK /fɔl bɪˈtwin tu stulz/
Idiom
1.
fail to be part of either of two categories, plans, or courses of action, but instead be in an awkward intermediate position
Example:
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The new policy tried to please everyone but ended up falling between two stools, satisfying no one.
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If you try to specialize in too many areas, you might fall between two stools and not excel in any.
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