throw dirt enough, and some will stick

İngilizce - Türkçe

throw dirt enough, and some will stick teriminin İngilizce Türkçe sözlükte anlamı

(deyim) çamur at izi kalsın

İngilizce - İngilizce

throw dirt enough, and some will stick teriminin İngilizce İngilizce sözlükte anlamı

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.

Etimoloji

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