fall between two stools

成語所屬單字two

fall between two stools — 慣用語

1. To fail to achieve either of two acceptable options because you cannot choose be

1.慣用語
釋義

兩頭落空

To fail to achieve either of two acceptable options because you cannot choose between them.

例句

The design fell between two stools and pleased nobody.

If you try to please everyone, you may fall between two stools.