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[–] 11 points 6 months ago (1 child)

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."

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago (1 child)

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

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