there's no I in team



there's no I in team

Said to encourage teamwork and cooperation, as opposed to self-centered thinking or action. The "I" in the phrase refers to the first person pronoun. I know you want to play first base, but we really need you in the outfield today. Come on, there's no I in team. There's no I in team, people. Focus on what will be good for the group as a whole.
See also: team

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RayRAYEnglish
Marcia['ma:sjə]
Uzzi-Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Lourens-Frisian, Dutch
Soleilso-LAYVarious
Kajal-Indian, Hindi, Marathi