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
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Two heads are better than one, they say, and a fresh mind brought to bear upon the story may bring into it a fresh idea or two.”
From Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt by Bertram Mitford
Two heads are better than one in a case of this sort.
From The Spinners by Eden Phillpotts
Two heads are better than one, eh, Fosset?”
From The Ghost Ship A Mystery of the Sea by Henry Austin
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