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: no, team
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • third person
  • adapt (something) to (something)
  • adapt to
  • not do (someone or oneself) any favors
  • arch over
  • buy (yourself) time
  • buy time
  • rescue from
  • rescue from (someone or something)
  • identify with