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Definition |
wear oneself out with too many tasks |
Examples |
1) The artist spread himself too thin
painting such a big mural.
2) He spread himself too thin by
trying to be involved in too many projects at once. |
Etymology |
The term originated from the idea of thinly
spreading butter over a large surface, symbolizing the overextension of
one's efforts, time, or resources. |
Synonyms |
overcommit, take on too much, overburden
oneself |
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