Two heads are better than one
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Two heads are better than one, some boards reason, because they can bring complementary skills to the demanding role.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025
Two heads are better than one, Neel thought, gritting his teeth.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
Two heads are better than one, even if one doesn't know how to adjust a nutmeg grate.
From Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, or, the Rivals of Lake Carlopa by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]
Two heads are better than one, and four are much better than two when it comes to acting.
From In the Reign of Terror by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
Two heads are better than one, eh, Fosset?”
From The Ghost Ship A Mystery of the Sea by Austin, Henry
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