idiom
It Takes a Village
it tayks uh VIL-ij
/ɪt teɪks ə ˈvɪlɪdʒ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ittakesavillage
Dictionary meaning
Raising a child — or accomplishing any large, complex goal — requires the support and involvement of an entire community, not just a single person or family.
Examples
- The youth centre succeeded because the whole neighbourhood got involved; it truly takes a village.
- Running a successful startup feels like raising a child — it takes a village of mentors, investors, and supporters.
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