IdiomDaily Life
Irish
IrishNí neart go cur le chéile
Meaning: Strength comes from working together.
Literally: There's no strength without unity
Example: “Ghlan an baile ar fad an trá le chéile; ní neart go cur le chéile.” — The whole town cleaned the beach together; many hands make light work.
English equivalent: Many hands make light work
Origin: "There is no strength without putting together": unity is strength. It is one of the best-known Irish proverbs and is often quoted on public occasions. No first use is documented.
Equivalents in other languages
Hungarian: Sok lúd disznót győz Literally: Many geese defeat a pig
Swahili: Kidole kimoja hakivunji chawa Literally: One finger can't crush a louse
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- Is glas iad na cnoic i bhfad uainn The grass is always greener elsewhere.
- Tá sé ar muin na muice He's doing wonderfully; living in luck.
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