Fish rots from the head down In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "fish rots from the head down", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Evelyn Nguyen calendar 2021-04-07 06:04

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A fish rots from the head down proverb

The failure of an organization is a result of bad leadership.

This quarter, the company failed to reach the desired sales because of the manager. A fish rots from the head down!

As people say "A fish rots from the head down". The whole organization would then have to suffer if it happens.

"I found out that the supervisor was so irresponsible!" "Huh. A fish rots from the head down."

His son is impolite. A fish rots from the head down; like father like son!

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a hair in the butter

A problem or difficult circumstance

Example:

I'm short-sighted, so forgetting my glasses is a real hair in the butter for my sight.

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