Don't put all your eggs in one basket

Meaning

Do not risk everything on a single venture or plan. It is a call for diversification and safety.

Prudent, cautionary

Used in a sentence

• I am applying for several jobs because I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket.
• Invest in different stocks, you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket.
• Don't put all your eggs in one basket with that one client.