Meaning of the word "too many chiefs, and not enough Indians" in English
What does "too many chiefs, and not enough Indians" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
too many chiefs, and not enough Indians
US /tuː ˈmɛni tʃiːfs ænd nɑːt ɪˈnʌf ˈɪndiənz/
UK /tuː ˈmɛni tʃiːfs ænd nɒt ɪˈnʌf ˈɪndiənz/
Idiom
a situation where there are too many people giving orders and not enough people to carry them out
Example:
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The project is failing because there are too many chiefs and not enough Indians.
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We don't need another manager; we have too many chiefs and not enough Indians as it is.