Meaning of the word "eagles fly alone, but sheep flock together" in English
What does "eagles fly alone, but sheep flock together" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
eagles fly alone, but sheep flock together
US /ˈiːɡəlz flaɪ əˈloʊn, bʌt ʃiːp flɑːk təˈɡɛðər/
UK /ˈiːɡəlz flaɪ əˈləʊn, bʌt ʃiːp flɒk təˈɡɛðə/
Idiom
strong, independent, or talented people often work or live by themselves, while weak or ordinary people tend to follow the crowd
Example:
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He doesn't mind being the only one working on this project; after all, eagles fly alone, but sheep flock together.
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The great thinkers of history were often misunderstood outcasts, proving that eagles fly alone, but sheep flock together.