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
ÁFrica-Spanish
Aneirin-Welsh
Chadwick['tʃædwik]
KlaosKLAWSLimburgish
Maia (1)MAY-ə (English), MIE-ə (English)Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Portuguese, Georgian
Genettejə-NETEnglish (Rare)