Meaning of the word "when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion" in English
What does "when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion
US /wen ˈspaɪ.dər webz juːˈnaɪt, ðeɪ kæn taɪ ʌp ə ˈlaɪ.ən/
UK /wen ˈspaɪ.də webz juːˈnaɪt, ðeɪ kæn taɪ ʌp ə ˈlaɪ.ən/
Idiom
an Ethiopian proverb meaning that when small or weak individuals work together, they can overcome a much larger or more powerful force
Example:
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The community organized a protest against the corporation, proving that when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.
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We must cooperate; remember, when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.