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.
- 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