"one can't hold two watermelons in one hand" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} one can't hold two watermelons in one hand
  1. One should not attempt to take on more than one can handle. Synonyms: one hand can't hold two watermelons, one can't carry two watermelons under one arm Related terms: bite off more than one can chew
    Sense id: en-one_can't_hold_two_watermelons_in_one_hand-en-proverb-i4pNsmH0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

Alternative forms

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