“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”

Definition

Don’t risk everything on one plan.

Examples

Examples

“Invest wisely — don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Don’t put all your eggs in one basket" mean?
"Don’t put all your eggs in one basket" means don’t risk everything on one plan..
How do you use "Don’t put all your eggs in one basket" in a sentence?
Example: "Invest wisely — don’t put all your eggs in one basket."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Don’t put all your eggs in one basket"?
Не ставь всё на одну карту. / Մի կենտրոնացրու ամբողջ ռիսկը մեկ տարբերակի վրա։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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