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the mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken

US /ðə maʊs ðæt hæz bʌt wʌn hoʊl ɪz ˈkwɪkli ˈteɪkən/
UK /ðə maʊs ðæt hæz bʌt wʌn həʊl ɪz ˈkwɪkli ˈteɪkən/
"the mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken" picture

Idiom

tikus yang hanya mempunyai satu lubang cepat ditangkap

a proverb meaning that it is risky to rely on only one plan or resource; one should always have an alternative

Contoh:
I'm applying to several jobs because the mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken.
Saya memohon beberapa pekerjaan kerana tikus yang hanya mempunyai satu lubang cepat ditangkap.
Always have a backup plan; remember, the mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken.
Sentiasa mempunyai pelan sandaran; ingat, tikus yang hanya mempunyai satu lubang cepat ditangkap.