basket
A container made by weaving thin strips of material, used to hold or carry things.
A container, typically made of interwoven materials such as wicker, used for carrying or storing items.
In basketball, the ring with a net where players throw the ball to get points.
In basketball, the hoop and attached net through which the ball must pass to score points.
A group of different but related things counted or used together.
A set or collection of related items considered as a single unit, often used in business or finance contexts.
- Base: basket
- Plural: baskets
basket case
1Someone or something unable to function properly
A person or thing that is very weak, sick, or unable to work because of problems.
- After the accident, he was an emotional basket case for months.
- The country's economy became a basket case after years of poor management.
case basket
1Container for carrying cases
A container designed to hold several cases (often bottles) for carrying or transport.
- He carried the soda bottles in a case basket.
- The delivery came in three case baskets.
put all your eggs in one basket
1Rely completely on one thing
To risk everything on one plan, idea, or opportunity instead of having several options.
- Investing all your money in one company is putting all your eggs in one basket.
- Investing all your money in one company is like putting all your eggs in one basket.
- Don’t put all your eggs in one basket—apply for several jobs.
- She put all her eggs in one basket by applying only to one university.