Meaning of 'Too many cooks spoil the broth'
What does the saying 'Too many cooks spoil the broth' mean?
Idiom: Too many cooks spoil the broth
Meaning:
This means that where there are too many people trying to do something, they make a mess of it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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