Meaning of the word "the rotten apple injures its neighbors" in English
What does "the rotten apple injures its neighbors" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the rotten apple injures its neighbors
US /ðə ˈrɑː.tən ˈæp.əl ˈɪn.dʒɚz ɪts ˈneɪ.bɚz/
UK /ðə ˈrɒt.ən ˈæp.əl ˈɪn.dʒəz ɪts ˈneɪ.bəz/
Idiom
a single bad person or thing can have a negative influence on others in a group
Example:
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We need to remove the troublemaker immediately, because the rotten apple injures its neighbors.
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The manager fired the dishonest employee, knowing that the rotten apple injures its neighbors.