Sunday, January 27, 2013

Spread [oneself] too thin

Spread [oneself] too thin:


Definition:
Take on too much responsibility

Example 1:
 

She often spreads herself too thin.

She often takes on too much responsibility.

Example 2:


Don't spread yourself too thin, or you will have no time for a social life.

Don't take on too much responsibility, or you will have no time for a social life.



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2 comments:

  1. Thanks for explanation. These are very, very clear.

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  2. I want to ask something? Can I say: I'm spreading myself too thin doing this task.
    can I use the present progressive

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