Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the blind leading the blind
idiom
/ðə blaɪnd ˈliːdɪŋ ðə blaɪnd/
Definition
A phrase that describes a situation where a person who is ignorant or uninformed is guiding another individual who is similarly uninformed.
Examples
- In the meeting, it felt like the blind leading the blind, as none of us knew how to handle the project.
- When she started giving financial advice, it was just the blind leading the blind since she had no experience either.
Meaning
This expression often highlights the ineptitude or lack of knowledge in a group, suggesting that neither party can provide useful guidance or help.
Synonyms
- deaf leading the deaf
- fools leading fools
- inept guidance
