Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth

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Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth

More number of people working on a particular project will worsen it

Etymology:

This is an old saying from 16th.A good chef can certainly make good meal but many cooks can certainly spoil the meal.

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The arrangements that were made for the party weren’t good particularly because too many cooks spoil the broth.

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Submitted on February 25, 2019

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too many cooks spoil the broth	If too many people try to take charge at a task, the end product might be ruined.

too many cooks spoil the broth

If too many people try to take charge at a task, the end product might be ruined.

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Όπου λαλούν πολλοί κοκκόροι αργεί να ξημερώσει

ಹಲವಾರು ಅಡುಗೆಯವರು ಸಾರು ಹಾಳಾಗುತ್ತಾರೆ

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Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth

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