all (one's) eggs in one basket

all (one's) eggs in one basket

All of one's hopes/efforts/resources are committed to one area, which is considered a risky strategy. Stella put all her eggs in one basket by just applying to Harvard, but it's the only school she wants to go to. If I were you, I'd have a backup plan, rather than putting all my eggs in one basket. You should really you diversify your portfolio, as opposed to putting all your eggs in one basket.

See also: all, basket, egg, one

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