Rechercher
rotten apple spoil the (whole) barrel
rotten apple spoil the (whole) barrel
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used to imply that a single bad or negative element within a group can have a harmful or corrupting influence on the entire group, leading to a decline in overall quality or integrity
Proverb
Exemple
Bosses need to be wary of hiring or keeping unsuitable employees, for as the proverb states, a rotten apple spoil the barrel.
