Meaning of the word "a fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot pull out" in English
What does "a fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot pull out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot pull out
US /ə ful meɪ θroʊ ə stoʊn ˈɪntu ə wɛl wɪtʃ ə ˈhʌndrəd waɪz mɛn ˈkænɑt pʊl aʊt/
UK /ə fuːl meɪ θrəʊ ə stəʊn ˈɪntuː ə wɛl wɪtʃ ə ˈhʌndrəd waɪz mɛn ˈkænɒt pʊl aʊt/
Idiom
A foolish person can cause a problem or make a mistake that many wise people cannot easily fix or solve.
Example:
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The intern accidentally deleted the entire database; truly, a fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot pull out.
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Be careful with your public statements, because a fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot pull out.