throw dirt enough, and some will stick

English - Turkish

Definition of throw dirt enough, and some will stick in English Turkish dictionary

(deyim) çamur at izi kalsın

English - English

Definition of throw dirt enough, and some will stick in English English dictionary

If enough allegations are made about someone or something, then even if they are all untrue, people's opinion of the person or thing will be diminished

Archbishop Whately used to say ‘Throw dirt enough, and some will stick;' well, will stick, but not, will stain. I think he used to mean ‘stain,' and I do not agree with him.

Etymology

() This proverb dates from c1650, and was popularised by Voltaire in the 18th century.