Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Fall between two stools

• A. Fail to achieve either of two aims
• B. Confused to select either of two options
• C. Fall upon the hurdles continuously
• D. Succeed to achieve both aims

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Fail to achieve either of two aims

• This describes a situation where someone tries to do two things at once but fails at both because they couldn't commit to either. • Imagine trying to sit on two chairs that are moving apart; you end up on the floor.