Meaning of God doesn't give with both hands | Babel Free

Definitions

Nobody is gifted or lucky in all areas; someone who has talents of one kind will have flaws of another.

Examples

“"Here's the thing: pretty and funny and a good actress—that's a hard combination," says casting director Lisa Miller Katz (Everybody Loves Raymond). 'God doesn't give with both hands' is the saying."”

“Cameron Tucker: Laugh at his jokes. Lily Tucker-Pritchett: What if they aren't funny? Cameron Tucker: Oh, honey, the cute ones rarely are. God doesn't give with both hands.”

“That was Kirihara Takuto. They say God doesn't give with both hands, but this guy was handsome, charismatic, and good at everything he tried—top stats across the board.”

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