grasp all, lose all
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
One who wants everything may lose it all.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “grasp all, lose all” mean?
One who wants everything may lose it all.
Is “grasp all, lose all” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.