Meanings
From Matthew 6:24 in the Bible.
How to pronounce "serve two masters":
AU
To take orders from two superiors or two conflicting parties.
Example Sentences
1
She couldn't attend both her best friend's wedding and her brother's graduation ceremony; she didn't want to serve two masters.
2
As a manager, it's difficult to serve two masters when my boss has conflicting demands.
3
He found it challenging to serve two masters - working a full-time job during the day and studying for a degree at night.
4
The employee's constant efforts to please both his supervisor and his coworkers showed that he was trying to serve two masters.
5
The actor struggled to serve two masters - preparing for an upcoming play while filming a television series.
