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Meaning of fall between two stools

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fall between two stools

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. (of tasks, issues, problems, items) To fit into neither of two categories and, hence, be neglected or fail.

  2. To attempt two roles and fail at both, when either could have been accomplished singly.