Meaning of the word "grasp all, lose all" in English
What does "grasp all, lose all" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
grasp all, lose all
US /ɡræsp ɔːl, luːz ɔːl/
UK /ɡrɑːsp ɔːl, luːz ɔːl/
Idiom
if you try to do too much or get everything at once, you may end up achieving or getting nothing at all
Example:
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He tried to manage three companies at the same time, but grasp all, lose all; they all went bankrupt.
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Don't take on too many projects; remember, grasp all, lose all.