throw dirt enough, and some will stick

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von throw dirt enough, and some will stick im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

(deyim) çamur at izi kalsın

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von throw dirt enough, and some will stick im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

If enough allegations are made about someone or something, then even if they are all untrue, people's opinion of the person or thing will be diminished

Archbishop Whately used to say ‘Throw dirt enough, and some will stick;' well, will stick, but not, will stain. I think he used to mean ‘stain,' and I do not agree with him.

Etymologie

() This proverb dates from c1650, and was popularised by Voltaire in the 18th century.