Rotten apple Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
A 'rotten apple' is a person who has a bad influence and can negatively affect the group they're in. It can also literally mean a spoiled or decayed apple.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
This idiom is most often used for people (not objects), especially in groups like schools, workplaces, or teams. Often implies that one bad person can spoil the whole group. Used both formally and informally. Be careful not to confuse with literal bad fruit unless context is clear.
उदाहरण वाक्य
One rotten apple can spoil the whole barrel.
basic
There was a rotten apple in the group that caused trouble.
basic
He is the rotten apple in our class.
basic
Most of the employees are great, but every company has a rotten apple.
natural
Don’t let one rotten apple ruin it for everyone.
natural
It’s sad that a rotten apple makes people think badly of the whole group.
natural