Meaning of 'Blind leading the blind'
What does the saying 'Blind leading the blind' mean?
Idiom: Blind leading the blind
Meaning:
When the blind are leading the blind, the people in charge of something don't know anything more than the people they are in charge of, when they should have greater knowledge.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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