there's no I in team
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Teamwork should focus on the needs of the team, not on the individual.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Làm việc nhóm nên tập trung vào nhu cầu của nhóm, không phải cá nhân
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in "team", but there is an "I" in "pie". And there's an "I" in "meat pie". Anagram of "meat" is "team"… I don't know what he's talking about.
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 “there's no I in team” mean?
Teamwork should focus on the needs of the team, not on the individual.
Is “there's no I in team” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.