Decisions & risk

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

Don't depend on one plan or thing, in case it fails.

Examples

  • Apply to several universities – don't put all your eggs in one basket.
  • She didn't put all her eggs in one basket and kept her part-time job while starting the business.

How to use it

A proverb, often about money, jobs or investments. Also without "don't": put all your eggs in one basket.