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Alles auf einmal

/ˈaləs aʊf aʊnˈtsaɪ̯m/
phrase★Intermediate— all at once
informal

Simultaneously or all at the same time; doing multiple things without pausing between them.

Sie kann nicht alles auf einmal machen.

She can't do everything all at once.

Er hat versucht, alles auf einmal zu lernen.

He tried to learn everything at once.

💡

This phrase is often used to express the idea of doing too much at once, which can lead to stress or mistakes.

Collocations

alles auf einmal machento do everything at oncealles auf einmal lernento learn everything at once

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

auf einmalphrase
suddenly
alles auf einmal versuchenphrase
to try to do everything at once

💡Pro Tip

Avoid Overloading

Using 'alles auf einmal' often implies that someone is taking on too much at once. It's better to prioritize tasks and tackle them one at a time.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

This phrase is usually used in a negative or cautionary context, advising against trying to do too much simultaneously.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is a combination of 'alles' (everything) and 'auf einmal' (at once), emphasizing the idea of doing multiple things simultaneously.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday language to describe someone trying to accomplish too many tasks at the same time, often with the implication that it's not practical or efficient.

Word Breakdown

alles
everything
root
+
auf
on
preposition
+
einmal
once
adverb
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