Dont put all your eggs in one basket

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

Meaning

Don’t risk all your property on a single venture.

Examples

Well, that horse is a good runner but I wouldn’t bet all your money on it to win. That would be putting all your eggs into one basket.

Where did it originate?

Britain, 16th century proverb, from an Italian original.

Where is it used?

Worldwide.

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Dont put all your eggs in one basket