Meaning of the word "the eye of the master will do more work than both his hands" in English
What does "the eye of the master will do more work than both his hands" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the eye of the master will do more work than both his hands
US /ði aɪ əv ðə ˈmæstər wɪl du mɔːr wɜːrk ðæn boʊθ hɪz hændz/
UK /ði aɪ əv ðə ˈmɑːstə wɪl duː mɔː wɜːk ðæn bəʊθ hɪz hændz/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that a business or project is more likely to succeed if the person in charge supervises it personally rather than leaving it to others
Example:
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The manager decided to visit the construction site daily, knowing that the eye of the master will do more work than both his hands.
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You should oversee the production yourself; remember, the eye of the master will do more work than both his hands.