二足のわらじ、二足の草鞋、二束のわらじ、二束の草鞋
にそくのわらじ
nisokunowaraji
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expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
idiomatic expression
being engaged in two trades at the same time; wearing two hats; having two irons in the fire; two pairs of straw sandals
see: 二足のわらじを履く
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Example sentences
二足のわらじをはこうとして失敗した。
ni soku no waraji wo hakou to shi te shippai shi ta 。
He tried to play two roles at the same time and failed.