a chain is only as strong as its weakest link

If one part of something is weak, it jeopardizes the integrity, quality, or effectiveness of the whole. I need to make sure that everyone on our debate team is well-prepared, since a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Galina	gah-LEE-nah (Russian)	Russian, Bulgarian
Przemko	PZHEM-kaw	Polish
Donna	['dɔnə]
GarbhÁN	GAHR-vawn	Irish
Gavrel	-	Yiddish
Curtis	['kə:tis]