idiom
Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth
too MEN-ee KUKS SPOYL the BROTH
/tuː ˈmɛniː kʊks spɔɪl ðə brɒθ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Toomanycooksspoilthebroth
Dictionary meaning
Too many people involved in a task can ruin it.
Examples
- Five managers reviewing every email is inefficient — too many cooks spoil the broth.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'man', 'cooks', 'spoil', and 'broth'.
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