Definition & Meaning of "fish (always|) rots from the head (down|)"

fish (always) rots from the head (down)

SENTENCE

used to imply that when there are issues or wrongdoing within a group, it is often due to a failure of leadership or a lack of accountability at the highest levels

Example

The company's recent financial scandal can be traced back to the CEO's unethical practices - fish rots from the head.

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Definition & Meaning of "fish (always|) rots from the head (down|)"

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