chain is no stronger than its weakest link



chain is no stronger than its weakest link

Prov. A successful group or team relies on each member doing well. George is completely out of shape. I don't want him on our ball team; a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
See also: chain, link, strong, weak

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gualterio-Spanish (Rare)
ArttuAHRT-tooFinnish
Juhan-Estonian
Nikolainee-kah-LIE (Russian)Russian, Bulgarian
Moriahmo-RIE-ə (English)Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, English (Modern)
Harduwich-Ancient Germanic