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Walk and chew gum at the same time Meaning in English

expression

WAWK and CHOO GUM at thuh SAYM TYM
WAWK and CHYOO GUM at thuh SAYM TYM

Definition

This expression means to do two simple things at the same time, often used humorously to suggest that someone is or isn't capable of handling multiple simple tasks simultaneously.

Usage & Nuances

Colloquial and often humorous or mildly sarcastic. Used to question or affirm someone's ability to multitask, especially with simple tasks. Sometimes used to gently tease someone about being clumsy or easily distracted.

Spanish: hacer dos cosas a la vezPortuguese (BR): fazer duas coisas ao mesmo tempoPortuguese (PT): fazer duas coisas ao mesmo tempoChinese (Simplified): 同时做两件事Chinese (Traditional): 同時做兩件事Hindi: एक साथ दो काम करनाArabic: القيام بأمرين في نفس الوقتBengali: একসাথে হাঁটা এবং চুইংগাম চেবানোRussian: одновременно идти и жевать жвачкуJapanese: 同時に歩いてガムを噛むVietnamese: vừa đi vừa nhai kẹo cao su cùng lúcKorean: 동시에 걷고 껌을 씹다Turkish: aynı anda yürümek ve sakız çiğnemekUrdu: ایک ساتھ چلنا اور چیونگم چباناIndonesian: berjalan dan mengunyah permen karet pada saat yang sama

Example Sentences

Can you walk and chew gum at the same time?

basic

Some people can't walk and chew gum at the same time.

basic

He was proud that he could walk and chew gum at the same time.

basic

Multitasking is tough—but I promise I can walk and chew gum at the same time.

natural

She joked that her boss can't even walk and chew gum at the same time.

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I'm not the best multitasker, but yes, I can walk and chew gum at the same time.

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