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Alles auf einmal
/ˈaləs aʊf aʊnˈtsaɪ̯m/
all at once
Er versuchte, alles auf einmal zu erledigen.
He tried to do everything 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
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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
rootauf
on
prepositioneinmal
once
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