English
Etymology
Probably from:
#* 1611, w:King James Version of the Bible|King James Version of the Bible, w:Gospel of Matthew|Gospel of Matthew, s:Bible (King James)/Matthew#Chapter 15|15:14
#:Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.
Phrase
blind leading the blind
#(idiomatic) situation where an unqualified person is attempting to train others in a task.
#: Grandma teaching you to drive is like the blind leading the blind.
Category:Biblical derivations
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