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spread (yourself/itself too) thin

1. to try to do too many different things at the same time Max has spread himself thin and needs to focus on just a couple of his best ideas. The company has expanded into many different areas and has probably spread itself too thin.

2. to not have enough people or equipment to do a job well The police are spread thin and cannot provide enough protection.

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spread (oneself) thin

To work on too many projects: overextend oneself.

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