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a chain is as strong as its weakest link

a chain is as strong as its weakest link is the alternative form of a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

Meaning of a chain is only as strong as its weakest link

Proverb

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link

  1. An organization is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person; a group of associates is only as competent as its laziest member.

Questions about a chain is as strong as its weakest link

What is a chain is as strong as its weakest link the alternative form of?
A chain is as strong as its weakest link is the alternative form of a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

Words near a chain is as strong as its weakest link in the dictionary

  1. a cappellas
  2. a capriccio
  3. a cat can look at a king
  4. a cat in gloves catches no mice
  5. a cat may look at a king
  6. a chain is as strong as its weakest link
  7. a chain is no stronger than its weakest link
  8. a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
  9. a change is as good as a rest
  10. A check
  11. A checks

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