a chain is no stronger than its weakest link
a chain is no stronger than its weakest link
proverb 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 no stronger than its weakest link. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and our security will not be effective if any of the checkpoints are not functioning.
See also: chain, link, no, strong, weak
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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, no, strong, weak
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- chain is no stronger than its weakest link
- link
- a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
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