A1 Proverb Neutral

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Don't risk everything on one.

Meaning

Do not risk everything you have on a single venture.

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Cultural Background

Highly emphasized in finance and venture capital. Reflects the importance of market day in pre-industrial societies.

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Use it in business

It sounds very professional when discussing strategy.

Meaning

Do not risk everything you have on a single venture.

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Use it in business

It sounds very professional when discussing strategy.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Don't put all your eggs in one ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: basket

The idiom specifically uses the word 'basket'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Choose A1

Don't put all your eggs in one ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: basket

The idiom specifically uses the word 'basket'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it means don't rely on one person for all your happiness.

Related Phrases

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Don't bet the farm

synonym

Don't risk everything.

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Diversify

builds on

Spread out assets.

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