sticks in a bundle are unbreakable
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: a stick in a bundle is unbreakable · you can't break a stick in a bundle · you can't break sticks in a bundle · a twig in a bundle is unbreakable · a twig in a bundle cannot be broken · sticks in a bundle cannot be broken · you cannot break a stick in a bundle · you cannot break sticks in a bundle · you cannot break a twig in a bundle · you can't break a twig in a bundle · one cannot break a stick in a bundle · one cannot break a twig in a bundle · one can't break a stick in a bundle · one can't break sticks in a bundle · one can't break a twig in a bundle
A group of people who are cooperating can succeed in a situation where an individual person cannot.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sticks in a bundle are unbreakable” mean?
A group of people who are cooperating can succeed in a situation where an individual person cannot.
Is “sticks in a bundle are unbreakable” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.