between two stools, one falls to the ground
If one is caught between two things, they are thus unable to adequately do or accommodate both. Primarily heard in UK. A: "I was excited to start taking night classes after work, but now, I don't feel like I have enough time to devote either to school or to my job." B: "Well, between two stools, one falls to the ground." Come on, this project needs your full attention right now in order to be successful. Don't forget—between two stools, one falls to the ground. I know some people excel as utility players, but I really need to play the same position every day. For me, between two stools, one falls to the ground.
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