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Meaning of the word "you cannot serve two masters" in English

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you cannot serve two masters

US /ju ˈkæn.ɑːt sɝːv tuː ˈmæs.tɚz/
UK /ju ˈkæn.ɒt sɜːv tuː ˈmɑː.stəz/
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Idiom

one cannot faithfully support or be loyal to two opposing groups, interests, or principles at the same time

Example:
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He tried to work for both competing companies, but he soon realized that you cannot serve two masters.
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In politics, if you try to please everyone, you'll find that you cannot serve two masters.
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