The blind leading the blind

phrase

Someone who knows very little guiding another who also knows very little.

He's never studied programming, neither have I. It's like the blind leading the blind.
Visual representation of "the blind leading the blind" - Someone who knows very little guiding another who also knows very little

Often appears as...

  • it's like the blind leading the blind
  • being the blind leading the blind

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

Someone who knows very little guiding another who also knows very little.

He's never studied programming, neither have I. It's like the blind leading the blind.
Visual representation of "the blind leading the blind" - Someone who knows very little guiding another who also knows very little

Often appears as...

  • it's like the blind leading the blind
  • being the blind leading the blind

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "the blind leading the blind"
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Metaphorical Meaning

Understand it's a metaphor for lack of guidance or knowledge.

Illustration for Metaphorical Meaning
With all new interns managing the project, it's the blind leading the blind.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Critical Tone

It often implies a criticism or frustration about the situation.

Illustration for Critical Tone
Asking toddlers to organize their playroom is like the blind leading the blind.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

Don’t take it literally; it doesn't refer to visual impairment.

Illustration for Not Literal
This manual is useless; it's the blind leading the blind.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Metaphorical Meaning

Understand it's a metaphor for lack of guidance or knowledge.

Illustration for Metaphorical Meaning
With all new interns managing the project, it's the blind leading the blind.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Critical Tone

It often implies a criticism or frustration about the situation.

Illustration for Critical Tone
Asking toddlers to organize their playroom is like the blind leading the blind.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

Don’t take it literally; it doesn't refer to visual impairment.

Illustration for Not Literal
This manual is useless; it's the blind leading the blind.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Metaphorical Meaning

Understand it's a metaphor for lack of guidance or knowledge.

Illustration for Metaphorical Meaning
With all new interns managing the project, it's the blind leading the blind.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Critical Tone

It often implies a criticism or frustration about the situation.

Illustration for Critical Tone
Asking toddlers to organize their playroom is like the blind leading the blind.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

Don’t take it literally; it doesn't refer to visual impairment.

Illustration for Not Literal
This manual is useless; it's the blind leading the blind.
Visual representation of the word "The blind leading the blind"

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