Definition of Fall between two stools

1. Verb. (idiomatic of tasks, issues, problems) To fit into neither of two categories and, hence, be neglected or fail. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To attempt two roles and fail at both, when either could have been accomplished singly. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fall Between Two Stools

fall-through
fall-throughs
fall about
fall about the place
fall all over
fall apart
fall armyworm
fall asleep
fall at the final hurdle
fall at the last hurdle
fall away
fall back
fall back on
fall back upon
fall behind
fall between two stools (current term)
fall board
fall by the wayside
fall cankerworm
fall dandelion
fall down
fall equinox
fall flat
fall for
fall foul
fall from grace
fall guy
fall ill

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