a camel is a horse made by committee

A form of a camel is a horse designed by a committee — Too many people on one project can spoil it by having conflicting or inexperienced ideas.

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Meanings

proverb
  1. alternativeAlternative form of a camel is a horse designed by a committee.

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a camel is a horse made by committee. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a%20camel%20is%20a%20horse%20made%20by%20committee

MLA

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Chicago

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