Don't put all your eggs in one basket when you invest your money.
don't put all your eggs in one basket
idiomWhat you're doing is too risky
Origin
Proverb attested in the 17th century; it appears in early English translations of Cervantes' Don Quixote and was later popularised by Mark Twain.
You should apply to several different universities because it is risky to put all your eggs in one basket.
The financial advisor warned his client that relying solely on a single stock was dangerous, advising him not to put all his eggs in one basket.
Last updated June 7, 2026