fall between two stools
成語所屬單字stool
fall between two stools — 慣用語
1. To not succeed with either of two options because you cannot decide which one to
1.慣用語
釋義
兩頭落空
To not succeed with either of two options because you cannot decide which one to choose.
例句
Maya tried to study both art and science, but fell between two stools.
If you try to please both managers, you might fall between two stools.
2. to fail to achieve either of two possible outcomes or to satisfy either of two g
2.慣用語
釋義
兩頭落空；兩邊不討好
to fail to achieve either of two possible outcomes or to satisfy either of two groups, because your attempt was aimed at both and did not fully succeed with either
例句
The film tried to be both a comedy and a horror movie, but fell between two stools and pleased neither audience.
Asher's café fell between two stools — it was too expensive for daily coffee drinkers but not fancy enough for special occasions.