Jisho

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あぶはち 虻蜂取
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
1. attempting two tasks at the same time, accomplishing neither; falling between two stools; catching neither the horsefly nor the beeIdiomatic expression
Other forms
あぶはち取らず 【あぶはちとらず】虻蜂とらず 【あぶはちとらず】アブハチ取らず 【アブハチとらず】

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