bad apple
Meaning: A person of bad character whose presence corrupts or damages others or a group.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Food & Drink
Origin: A literal bad apple in a barrel spoils the others around it through contact; the metaphor transfers to human character.
More idioms — Food & Drink
- of the same leaven — Of the same nature, character, or type; alike.
- beurrer épais — To exaggerate or overdo something.
- pousser les feux — To intensify effort or energy; to redouble one's exertions to achieve a goal.
- curva de la felicidad — excess abdominal fat; a protruding belly caused by overeating or drinking.
- cuentas de la lechera — plans or hopes based on fantasy rather than reality; wishful thinking that ignores practi…
- arroz con mango — a chaotic, confused mess or pandemonium.
More English idioms
- thrash out — To discuss and resolve a contentious issue thoroughly through frank dialogue.
- play Cupid — To act as a matchmaker by trying to bring two people together romantically.
- bad blood — Persistent hostility or deep resentment between people.
- pull teeth — To accomplish something with great difficulty, requiring much effort and persistence.
- cut a rug — To dance with energy and style, particularly in early twentieth-century jazz or swing sty…
- stumbling block — An obstacle or barrier that impedes progress or causes difficulty.
From our compliments & insults
- Pantoffelheld — A man who is only bold and brave at home — a henpecked pushover who bluster turns into a…
- Schlauberger — A know-it-all smartass who never misses a chance to show off their cleverness.
- Dickkopf — A pig-headed, unyielding person — their skull is so thick no new idea can penetrate it.