to put all one's eggs in one basket
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to only rely on one thing or person for achieving success without any alternatives in case it fails
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Don't put all your eggs in one basket; apply to several universities.
to put all one's eggs in different baskets
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to avoid risking everything on a single option or thing and, instead, spread onr's resources or efforts across multiple options to reduce potential loss
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To minimize financial risk, she wisely put all her eggs in different baskets by investing in a diverse range of stocks, bonds, and real estate.
