put all one's eggs in one basket
Meaning: To invest all one's hopes or plans in only one possible outcome.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression is usually used in the negative. It suggests that putting all one's eggs in one basket is unwise, because if one drops the basket, all the eggs will break. It would be better to have the eggs divided among several baskets.
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