Inglés - B2.2 - Too many cooks in the kitchen
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What is the meaning of the expression "too many cooks spoil the soup"?

  • Having too many people in the kitchen can lead to a mess. (correct)
  • The more people in the kitchen, the better the soup will taste
  • It's better to have multiple people working on a task to ensure it's done correctly.
  • The soup will always be ruined no matter how many people are in the kitchen.

    • What is the opposite of the expression "too many cooks spoil the soup"?

  • Many hands make light work. (correct)
  • Too many cooks make the soup better.
  • It's better to have one person in charge of the kitchen.
  • Having multiple people in the kitchen is always a bad idea

    • Who is the leader in the kitchen?

  • The cook (correct)
  • The assistants
  • All of the cooks
  • None of the above

    • What happens when a kitchen has too many cooks?

    <p>Everyone becomes the leader, and there's trouble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key takeaway from the expression "too many cooks spoil the soup"?

    <p>Having too many people trying to do the same task can lead to a mess.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What situation is not good according to the text?

    <p>Having too many managers and not enough workers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations can the expression "too many cooks spoil the soup" be used?

    <p>Any situation where too many people are trying to do the same task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression "many hands make light work" mean?

    <p>Having multiple people working on a task makes it easier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the situation of too many cooks be avoided?

    <p>By having one person in charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the problem with too many people working on the same task?

    <p>It can turn the situation into a mess.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The kitchen is often the heart of the home where people connect and talk.
    • Too many cooks spoil the soup/broth/dish is an expression that means too many people trying to do the same task can turn the situation into a mess.
    • This expression describes an age-old problem where if too many people help to complete a task, it may not go very well.
    • Many hands make light work is the opposite of too many cooks spoil the soup.
    • The cook is the leader in the kitchen, and they may have assistants to help them.
    • If a kitchen has many cooks, everyone becomes the leader, and that's where the trouble comes in.
    • The expression can be used in any situation where too many people are trying to do the same task.
    • Having too many managers and not enough workers is not a good situation.
    • Too many cooks spoil the soup can be avoided by having one person in charge.
    • The key takeaway is that having too many people trying to do the same task can lead to a mess, and having one person in charge can avoid this.

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