Two heads are better than one

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proverb

More people working together will solve a problem faster than one person working alone.

We are struggling with this puzzle. Let's ask John for help - two heads are better than one.
Visual representation of "two heads are better than one" - More people working together will solve a problem faster than one person working alone.

Often appears as...

  • two heads are better than one when it comes to solving problems
  • two heads are better than one in brainstorming

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Collaboration Importance

The phrase emphasizes the advantage of collaborative effort over individual work.

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To complete the group project efficiently, remember that two heads are better than one.
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Idiomatic Usage

It's a figurative expression, not implying literal heads, but rather people's ideas and efforts.

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In this chess tournament, two heads are better than one, so let's team up.
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Problem-Solving

Use this phrase when discussing strategies to address challenges or obstacles.

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This code is buggy. I think two heads are better than one to debug it.
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