二兎を追う者は一兎をも得ず（にとをおうものはいちとをもえず）
JLPT N1 · noun
Meaning: chase two rabbits catch neither
Example sentences
- 欲張ると二兎を追う者は一兎をも得ずになる。 — If you get greedy, you'll end up chasing two rabbits and catching neither.
- 一つに絞ろう、二兎を追う者は一兎をも得ずだ。 — Let's focus on one thing — if you chase two rabbits, you won't catch either.
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