Meaning of 'Even a broken clock is right twice a day'
What does the saying 'Even a broken clock is right twice a day' mean?
Idiom: Even a broken clock is right twice a day
Meaning:
This is used when people get lucky and are undeservedly successful.
('Even a stopped clock is right twice a day' is also used.)
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