Metaphor | Too many cooks spoil the broth |
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Question Meaning | What do you mean? |
Meaning | Too many cooks spoil the broth means that an activity or plan goes wrong because too many people are involved in it. |
Question Explanation | Why does it mean this? |
Explanation | Broth is a soup. If lots of people are involved in deciding on how to make it, it could spoil the taste. |
Question Example | Example |
Example | “We were all trying to decorate the room together, but it ended up looking a bit of mess, as we all like different styles and colours.” “Too many cooks spoil the broth.” “Exactly.” |
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