Many hands make light work. (Speak, 2009)
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Meaning · English
Divided tasks become easier with multiple helpers
Literally: multiple hands
Examples
Many hands make light work, so let's all pitch in
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Many hands make light work. (Speak, 2009)” mean?
Divided tasks become easier with multiple helpers Literally: multiple hands
Is “Many hands make light work. (Speak, 2009)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.