idiom
Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth
too MEN-ee kooks spoyl the broth
/tuː ˈmɛniː kʊks spɔɪl ðə brɒθ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
toomanycooksspoilthebroth
Dictionary meaning
When too many people are involved in a task or decision, the outcome suffers due to conflicting input and lack of clear direction
Examples
- The project failed because too many cooks spoiled the broth — everyone wanted to lead.
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