あぶはちとらず

虻 蜂 取 らず

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    attempting two tasks at the same time, accomplishing neither, falling between two stools, catching neither the horsefly nor the bee
    idiomatic expression

    • そんなに欲をかいていると、虻蜂取らずになっちゃうよ。
      Don't be so greedy or you'll wind up with nothing.