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Fall between two stools Meaning in English

expression

ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /bitˈwin/, /bɪtˈwin/ /ˈtu/ /ˈstuɫz
FAWL bee-TWEEN TOO STOOLZ
fˈɔːl/ /bɪtwˈiːn/ /tˈuː/ /stˈuːlz
FAWL bit-WEEN TOO STOOLZ

परिभाषा

If you fall between two stools, you try to do two things at once or choose between two options, but end up failing at both and succeeding at neither.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

This expression is formal or neutral; often used to describe people or projects that fail by not fully committing to a single direction. Common in writing or discussions of strategy or choices. Avoid in very casual or slang contexts. Synonyms: 'sit on the fence' (not deciding), but 'fall between two stools' means failure rather than indecision.

उदाहरण वाक्य

If you try to please everyone, you might fall between two stools.

basic

The design tried to be modern and traditional but fell between two stools.

basic

He fell between two stools by applying for both jobs and got neither.

basic

Our project tried to appeal to everyone but just fell between two stools.

natural

She wanted both a city life and the peace of the countryside, but ended up falling between two stools.

natural

They tried to write a serious yet funny movie and just fell between two stools.

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