Spread oneself too thin
spread oneself too thin definition
To engage in so many activities that one can’t perform any of them well: “Last semester, Pamela tried to play basketball, serve on the student council, and work at her father’s store. She quickly discovered that she was spreading herself too thin.”
spread for someone
spread oneself too thin
ought to be husbanded better, and spread much thinner.”
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