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To end up with nothing by trying to grasp two things at once. It's said when someone loses everything due to being ambitious or indecisive.

Example

"He wanted both jobs and ended up with nothing."

"Don't be ambitious, don't end up like the dog with two buns."

Regional synonyms:

Golpe fuerte y contundente que causa dolor real. En México es la palabra más expresiva para un madrazo o trancazo, ya sea recibido en pelea o por accidente.