if you want something done well, do it yourself

if you want something done well, do it yourself

proverb A phrase warning against delegating tasks to others because they will often do them wrong. Geez, this report is a total mess. I guess it's true what they say—if you want something done well, do it yourself. Yet another dreadful meal from this new chef, ugh. I guess it's true what they say—if you want something done well, do it yourself. Look at this shoddy paint job. Tsk, if you want something done well, do it yourself!

See also: done, if, something, want

if you want something done well/right, do it yourself

proverb A phrase warning against delegating tasks to others because they will often do them wrong. Geez, this report is a total mess. I guess it's true what they say—if you want something done well, do it yourself. Yet another dreadful meal from this new chef, ugh. I guess it's true what they say—if you want something done well, do it yourself. Look at this shoddy paint job. Tsk, if you want something done well, do it yourself!

See also: done, if, something, want, well

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