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two heads are better than one
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two people working together can solve a problem more easily than one
A proverb, often used when asking for or offering help. 'Ba cây chụm lại' is about unity, so it is a looser match.
In context
Let's do this maths problem together; two heads are better than one.
I asked my sister to check my CV because two heads are better than one.
Common mistake
Incorrect: Two heads is better than one.
Correct: Two heads are better than one.
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