Cody Wingfield
This phrase is often attributed to Thomas Reid, a Scottish philosopher, who used a similar concept in his work on human perception and knowledge in the 18th century. However, the idea of a chain being as strong as its weakest link has been a common metaphor used in other contexts since ancient times.
A chain argument is a logical fallacy where a series of connected arguments are used to reach a conclusion, but if one link in the chain is broken, the entire argument falls apart. It is considered weak because it relies on each step being true for the conclusion to be valid.
"Through an analysis of various research studies, it can be seen that there is a correlation between smoking and lung cancer. The evidence suggests a strong link between the two factors, indicating a causal relationship that needs to be further explored."
An example of a metaphor in Old Major's speech is when he compares the animals' struggle against humans to a "chain of tyranny." This metaphor suggests that the oppression they face is a link in a long history of unjust rule over them.
They never did; it was the Spaniards. The Philipinnes were to develop into a vital link in Spain's very profitable trade with the Americas and the Far East. But initially, the desire to bring Christianity to this part of the world was also a very strong motive.
I think the egg came first-not nessacerikly a chickens egg but an egg may have come first I think the chicken came first because, the chicken evolved from soemthing that wasnt a chicken and once it was a chicken it had an egg. but the egg the chickn came from had a chicken in... im confused This is one of those questions that has been debated for years. We may never know the answer...or perhaps we now do. In 2006 a geneticist, philosopher and chicken farmer say they have the answer. It was the egg. See link.
It means that no matter how strong the chain is, its only as strong as the weakest link. Like a team is only as good as its worst player.
A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link.
You might be thinking of the expression, "A chain is as strong as its weakest link." This means that when the ends of a chain are pulled in opposite directions, there is stress on each link; when the weakest link breaks, the chain breaks.
It means that no matter how strong the chain is, its only as strong as the weakest link. Like a team is only as good as its worst player.
It means that no matter how strong the chain is, its only as strong as the weakest link. Like a team is only as good as its worst player.
The word rope appears three times in the Bible not one of the verses say anything about the strength of rope. Also rope does not have links, a chain has links and a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
The weakest point in the chain is the strongest
Any chain is only as strong as it's weakest link. Help keep Mother Nature strong.
It means literally that if one link of a chain will break under 10 lbs. stress, then even if all the other links will not break until the stress is 20 lbs., the chain as a whole will break if 10 lbs. is applied, since the weak link will break. Figuratively, it is used to suggest that a team is only as good as its weakest member, because if the team is to fail, the weakest member will fail first.
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A chain is only as strong as its weakest link?
The Weakest Link was created in 2000.