Meaning of the word "he who grasps at too much loses everything" in English
What does "he who grasps at too much loses everything" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
he who grasps at too much loses everything
US /hiː huː ɡræps æt tuː mʌtʃ ˈluːzɪz ˈevriθɪŋ/
UK /hiː huː ɡrɑːps æt tuː mʌtʃ ˈluːzɪz ˈevriθɪŋ/
Idiom
if you try to do or get too many things at once, you may end up with nothing at all
Example:
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He tried to manage three businesses simultaneously, but he who grasps at too much loses everything.
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Don't take on more projects than you can handle; remember, he who grasps at too much loses everything.