It takes a village to raise a child meaning
What does the saying 'It takes a village to raise a child' mean?
Idiom: It takes a village to raise a child
Meaning:
It takes many people to teach a child all that he or she should know.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Children and babies |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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