Meaning of the word "an army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep" in English
What does "an army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
an army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep
US /æn ˈɑːrmi ʌv ʃiːp lɛd baɪ ə ˈlaɪən wʊd dɪˈfiːt æn ˈɑːrmi ʌv ˈlaɪənz lɛd baɪ ə ʃiːp/
UK /æn ˈɑːmi ɒv ʃiːp lɛd baɪ ə ˈlaɪən wʊd dɪˈfiːt æn ˈɑːmi ɒv ˈlaɪənz lɛd baɪ ə ʃiːp/
Idiom
a proverb emphasizing that the quality of leadership is more important than the strength or skill of the followers
Example:
•
The small startup succeeded because of its visionary CEO, proving that an army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.
•
History shows that an army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep; leadership is everything.