English Explanatory Dictionary

too many cooks spoil the broth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. If too many people participate in a task, especially in a leading role, the task will not be done very well.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-too many cooks spoil the broth.wav

Word forms

too many cooks spoil the broth too many cooks spoils the broth too many chefs spoil the broth too many cooks spoil the soup too many cooks spoil the stew too many skippers sink the ship too many cooks in the kitchen

Antonyms

many hands make light work the more the merrier

Related words

a camel is a horse designed by a committee too many chiefs and not enough Indians
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