even a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and then · even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every once in a while
Meaning · English
A usually unreliable person can be right sometimes, even if it is just by chance.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “even a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while” mean?
A usually unreliable person can be right sometimes, even if it is just by chance.
Is “even a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.