throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick
This proverb emphasizes persistence and volume over quality, suggesting that repeated attempts or accusations will eventually yield some success or belief.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)If you try many times, some attempts will eventually succeed.
Example
- She applied to dozens of jobs, believing that if you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick.
B2Reputation
(informal)Making numerous accusations will cause some to be believed, harming someone's reputation.
Example
- The politician's opponents kept spreading rumors, hoping that if they threw enough mud at the wall, some of it would stick.
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