दो नावों में पैर रखना।
do naavon mein pair rakhna.
To juggle two things, be in two minds.
Meaning
To try to handle two contradictory situations simultaneously, often resulting in failure.
Cultural Background
In traditional Indian society, focus on one's 'Dharma' or duty is paramount. Splitting one's focus is often seen as a lack of character.
Focus on the 'Two'
Always remember the idiom requires two distinct, incompatible things.
Meaning
To try to handle two contradictory situations simultaneously, often resulting in failure.
Focus on the 'Two'
Always remember the idiom requires two distinct, incompatible things.
Test Yourself
Which situation best fits the idiom?
Rahul is trying to study for his exams while also training for a marathon. What is he doing?
He is pursuing two demanding, conflicting goals.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesRahul is trying to study for his exams while also training for a marathon. What is he doing?
He is pursuing two demanding, conflicting goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, multitasking is often productive. This idiom is for when the tasks conflict.
Related Phrases
एक अनार, दो बीमार
similarOne resource, two seekers.
दुविधा में दोनों गए, माया मिली न राम
builds onIn indecision, you lose both the world and God.
