put all one's eggs in one basket

/pˌʊt ˈɔːl wˈɒnz ˈɛɡz ɪn wˈɒn bˈaskɪt/

/pˌʊt ˈɔːl wˈʌnz ˈɛɡz ɪn wˈʌn bˈæskɪt/

to put all one's eggs in one basket

to only rely on one thing or person for achieving success without any alternatives in case it fails

Examples

1. I'm applying for several jobs because I don't really want to put all my eggs in one basket.

2. Investors should diversify their investments instead of putting all their eggs in one basket.

3. Here's the thing about YouTube, you can't put all your eggs in one basket.

4. You don't have to put all your eggs in one basket.