(there are) too many chiefs and not enough Indians British proverb offensive informal UK informal
Used to indicate a situation in which there are too many individuals giving commands and not enough people carrying them out.
If no one works, how long will this project take to complete? There are too many chiefs and not enough Indians.
actions are more important than words
To work very diligently and energetically
To work extremely hard
To work or do your job
Use most of one's time working for others
This phrase first appeared in the early 1900s.
Long distance
It is a fur piece from my house to my school, so I would rather catch the bus than ride a bike.