in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Even someone with limited abilities or opportunities is dominant over, and considered special by, those who have even fewer abilities and opportunities; the value of any ability depends on its prevalence.
Ngay cả người có khả năng hạn chế cũng có thể vượt trội trong môi trường hạn chế
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Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king” mean?
Even someone with limited abilities or opportunities is dominant over, and considered special by, those who have even fewer abilities and opportunities; the value of any ability depends on its prevalence.
Is “in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.