# serve two masters

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To take orders from two superiors or two conflicting parties.

## Etymology
From Matthew 6:24 in the Bible.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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