Two heads are better than one Meaning in English

expression

US

TOO HEDZ ar BET-er THAN wun

UK

TOO HEDZ air BET-uh THAN won

Definition

This expression means that it is easier to solve a problem or make a decision when two people work together, because more ideas are better than just one.

Usage & Nuances

Used informally and often when encouraging teamwork or asking for advice. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts. It doesn't literally mean only two people—just more than one. Synonyms: 'many hands make light work', 'the more the merrier.'

• Spanish: dos cabezas piensan mejor que una - dos cabezas son mejor que una
• Portuguese (BR): duas cabeças pensam melhor que uma - duas cabeças são melhores que uma
• Portuguese (PT): duas cabeças pensam melhor do que uma - duas cabeças são melhores do que uma
• Chinese (Simplified): 三个臭皮匠，赛过诸葛亮 - 集思广益（成语意思）
• Chinese (Traditional): 三個臭皮匠，賽過諸葛亮 - 集思廣益（成語意思）
• Hindi: दो दिमाग एक से बेहतर होते हैं
• Arabic: رأسان أفضل من رأس واحد
• Bengali: দুই মাথা একটার চেয়ে ভালো
• Russian: одна голова хорошо, а две лучше
• Japanese: 二人寄れば文殊の知恵
• Vietnamese: hai cái đầu thì tốt hơn một
• Korean: 백지장도 맞들면 낫다 - 두 사람이 함께하면 더 나은 결과가 나온다
• Turkish: bir elin nesi var, iki elin sesi var
• Urdu: دو دماغ ایک سے بہتر ہیں
• Indonesian: dua kepala lebih baik daripada satu

Example Sentences

Remember, two heads are better than one when solving a tough homework problem.

basic

Can we work on this project together? Two heads are better than one.

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If you get stuck, just ask—two heads are better than one.

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Let’s brainstorm together—two heads are better than one, right?

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I asked my sister for advice—two heads are better than one when planning a big trip.

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Whenever I can’t decide on something, I remember that two heads are better than one.

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