Meaning of the word "success has many fathers, failure is an orphan" in English
What does "success has many fathers, failure is an orphan" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
success has many fathers, failure is an orphan
US /səkˈsɛs hæz ˈmɛni ˈfɑðərz, ˈfeɪljər ɪz æn ˈɔrfən/
UK /səkˈsɛs hæz ˈmɛni ˈfɑːðəz, ˈfeɪljər ɪz ən ˈɔːfən/
Idiom
people are quick to claim responsibility for a success, but no one wants to be associated with a failure
Example:
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When the project thrived, everyone claimed they led it, proving that success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan.
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After the launch failed, no one would take the blame; truly, success has many fathers, failure is an orphan.