"too many chiefs and not enough indians" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} too many chiefs and not enough indians pl (plural only)
  1. Alternative form of too many chiefs and not enough Indians Tags: alt-of, alternative, plural, plural-only Alternative form of: too many chiefs and not enough Indians
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