It will be the story of too many cooks
The alcoholic we are interested in treating must have a sincere desire to cooperate, which simply means the intention to obey instructions. He must do exactly as he is told, and that calls for work. He must ignore the advice of wellmeaning friends, or it will be the story of too many cooks. The best way he can help his wife and children is to get better for his own selfish sake.-- by Salter
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What do the words in red mean, especially the part underlined?
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iclearwater He must ignore the advice of well-meaning friends, or it will be the story of too many cooks. He must ignore the advice/suggestions of others, even if they come from friends whose intention is good. Otherwise, there is the risk that he will get confused by the potentially conflicting suggestions he might receive.
- iclearwater He must ignore the advice of well-meaning friends, or it will be the story of too many cooks.
- He must ignore the advice/suggestions of others, even if they come from friends whose intention is good.
- Otherwise, there is the risk that he will get confused by the potentially conflicting suggestions he might receive.
- org/dictionary/english/too-many-cooks-spoil-the-broth
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iclearwaterHe must ignore the advice of well-meaning friends, or it will be the story of too many cooks.
He must ignore the advice/suggestions of others, even if they come from friends whose intention is good. Otherwise, there is the risk that he will get confused by the potentially conflicting suggestions he might receive.
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