ProverbChallenge
When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion
Meaning: Collective effort by many can overcome even the most powerful opposition.
Origin: An Amharic proverb from Ethiopia: dir biyabir anbessa yasir — when spider webs join together, they can tie up a lion. A single thread is weak, but woven together they can hold even the strongest animal, and the saying is often quoted about unity and community action.
Equivalents in German
German: Einigkeit macht stark (literally: Unity makes strong)
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