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Meaning of a chain is only as strong as its weakest link | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch eine Kette ist nur so stark wie ihr schwächstes Glied
Español una cadena es tan fuerte como su eslabón más débil
Italiano una catena è forte quanto il suo anello più debole
Nederlands de keten is zo sterk als haar zwakste schakel
Português uma corrente é tão forte quanto o seu elo mais fraco uma corrente é tão forte quanto seu elo mais fraco
Русский где тонко, там и рвётся

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

a change is as good as a rest a cigar is a cigar a cigar is just a cigar a closed mouth catches no flies a closed mouth doesn't get fed a closed mouth gathers no feet

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