a broken watch is right two times a day
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Meaning · English
Something that is normally incorrect can still be right occasionally
Literally: a watch that doesn't work
Examples
The broken clock on the wall is right two times a day
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
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Common questions
What does “a broken watch is right two times a day” mean?
Something that is normally incorrect can still be right occasionally Literally: a watch that doesn't work
Is “a broken watch is right two times a day” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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