one can't hold two watermelons in one hand
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: one hand can't hold two watermelons · one can't carry two watermelons under one arm
Meaning · English
One should not attempt to take on more than one can handle.
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 “one can't hold two watermelons in one hand” mean?
One should not attempt to take on more than one can handle.
Is “one can't hold two watermelons in one hand” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.