if you want it done well, do it yourself

if you want it done well, do it yourself

proverb A phrase warning against delegating tasks to others because they will often do them wrong. Geez, this report is a total mess. I guess it's true what they say—if you want it done well, do it yourself.
See also: done, if, want
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • If you want a thing done well, do it yourself
  • if you want a thing done well/right, do it yourself
  • if you want it done right, do it yourself
  • if you want something done right, do it yourself
  • if you want something done well, do it yourself
  • if you want something done well/right, do it yourself
  • if you would be well served, serve yourself
  • anyone would think (something)
  • anyone would think...
  • CR