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[-] konalt@lemmy.world 101 points 2 days ago
[-] orbitz@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 days ago

We have the expression (well in English for those unaware of it) of a stopped clock being right twice a day for a reason. Guess that expression is probably going to the wayside these days though. Even the worst people make an agreeable point now and then afterall.

[-] Railing5132@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago

The oft-forgotten full phrase is: "a broken clock is right twice a day, but you still wouldn't use it to tell time."

Similarly, often in reference to corrupt cops or politicians: "one bad apple spoils the whole bunch."

[-] KSPAtlas@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 days ago

Aren't most of those "full phrases" made up inventions from Tumblr?

[-] pulsey@feddit.org 9 points 2 days ago

In Germany we say, that even a blind chicken will find a grain sometimes.

[-] can@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

I refuse to let that expression go to the wayside.

this post was submitted on 12 Feb 2026
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