you must not run after two hares at the same time
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Meaning · English
You cannot pursue two goals simultaneously
Literally: chasing two rabbits
Examples
She tried to start a business and pursue a degree, but was told you must not run after two hares at the same time
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “you must not run after two hares at the same time” mean?
You cannot pursue two goals simultaneously Literally: chasing two rabbits
Is “you must not run after two hares at the same time” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.