Em terra de cegos, quem tem um olho é rei.
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed is king.
Signification
Even small ability stands out among the incompetent.
Contexte culturel
Used frequently in political satire to describe leaders who are only 'good' because the competition is poor. Used in professional contexts to describe the lack of qualified personnel.
Context is key
Always use this to describe a group's lack of skill, not just someone's success.
Signification
Even small ability stands out among the incompetent.
Context is key
Always use this to describe a group's lack of skill, not just someone's success.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
Em terra de cegos, quem tem um olho é ______.
The proverb traditionally uses 'rei' (king).
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Banque d exercices
1 exercicesEm terra de cegos, quem tem um olho é ______.
The proverb traditionally uses 'rei' (king).
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, you can say 'quem tem um olho é rainha', but the traditional proverb is fixed as 'rei'.
Expressions liées
O menos pior
similarThe least worst
