to spread oneself too thin
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to take on more tasks or responsibilities than one can handle effectively, resulting in a lack of focus and decreased productivity
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Idiom
例子
If we try to do everything at once, we'll spread ourselves too thin and wo n't be able to do anything well.
She's been spreading herself too thin lately, taking on too many projects at work and not having enough time to rest or spend time with her family.
