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
Example:
• What? I´m totally appalled! Look, Mr. Brown, a three-time divorcee, is scheduled to give a lecture on how to achieve a successful lifetime marriage. This is in fact an example of the blind leading the blind.
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