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fall between two stools

The correct spelling is fall between two stools.

How to pronounce fall between two stools

verb

Say it like: Fal-l b-etw-een- tw-o s-too-ls

The correct spelling is fall between two stools. (of tasks, issues, problems, items) To fit into neither of two categories and, hence, be neglected or fail.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.(of tasks, issues, problems, items) To fit into neither of two categories and, hence, be neglected or fail.
  2. 2.To attempt two roles and fail at both, when either could have been accomplished singly.

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