Meaning of the word "if you run after two hares, you will catch neither" in English
What does "if you run after two hares, you will catch neither" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
if you run after two hares, you will catch neither
US /ɪf ju rʌn ˈæftər tu hɛrz, ju wɪl kætʃ ˈniðər/
UK /ɪf ju rʌn ˈɑːftə tuː heəz, juː wɪl kætʃ ˈnaɪðə/
Idiom
if you try to do two things at the same time, you will fail at both
Example:
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He tried to start two businesses at once, but if you run after two hares, you will catch neither.
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Focus on one goal; remember, if you run after two hares, you will catch neither.