English Explanatory Dictionary

spread oneself thin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To commit oneself to too many projects, so that there is little chance of completing them all satisfactorily.

Word forms

spread oneself thin spreads oneself thin spreading oneself thin spread oneself too thin

Related words

have one's fingers in many pies jack of all trades wear too many hats
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