A Blind leading the Blind
El burro hablando de orejas
Click on the image to watch the video of the song, «Blind leading the blind» by Mick Jagger and Alfie
Meaning:
This saying is used to talk about an inappropriate leader who would eventually lead their followers to a disgraceful situation.
Click on the image to read Matthew 15:14 Bible´s reference
Origin:
This idiom was first used in the Bible, in Matthew 15:14 we can find, “And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into a ditch”. We currently use it when we notice a person trying to teach others how to do things at which they have always been unsuccessful.
Click on the image to watch the video of the song, «Blind leading the blind» by Kayne
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A Blessing in Disguise
No hay mal que por bien no venga
Click on the image to watch the video of the song «Blessing in disguise» by Laura Story
Meaning:
This idiom refers to something that looked bad at the very beginning, but in the very end, it became a fortunate happenstance in our lives.
Click on the image to read some quotes about blessings in disguise
Origin:
During the XIX, a poet first used this expression in one of his works. This poet narrated the hardships a person had to go through. However, in the very end, these misfortunes turned into advantages to the supposedly unlucky character. Nowadays, we use this saying to mean that an initial misadventure brought about happy consequences to us.
Click on the image to watch the video «Blessing in disguise» by Deuce Bello
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