stretch (something or oneself) too thin

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stretch (something or oneself) too thin

To expend more time, resources, or energy than one can maintain or sustain; to undertake too many activities at the same time. Between school, work, and volunteering, I've just been stretching myself a bit too thin lately. I know you're eager to branch out across the state, but we have to be careful not to stretch our team too thin.
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