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put all one's eggs in one basket

idiom
Meaning

To rely on a single source (as of income), rather than diversifying.


Examples
SIMPLE

Do not put all your eggs in one basket with your savings.

CONTEXTUAL

She decided to apply for several different jobs instead of putting all her eggs in one basket.

COMPLEX

Investors are often warned against putting all their eggs in one basket, as spreading capital across various assets mitigates the risk of total financial loss.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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