Definition
This idiom is used to describe situations where an excess of people are involved in a task, leading to confusion and a poor outcome.
The project team has too many members, and they all want to take the lead; the result is a classic case of 'too many cooks spoil the broth.'
We should have fewer people planning this event; otherwise, it will truly be a case of 'too many cooks spoil the broth.'
When everyone tried to contribute their ideas, the design became a mess. It was truly a case of 'too many cooks spoil the broth.'