A Blind leading the Blind
El burro hablando de orejas
Meaning:
This saying is used to talk about an inappropriate leader who would eventually lead their followers to a disgraceful situation.
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.
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.