English · Proverb Candidate

One rotten apple will spoil the whole barrel. or One scabbed sheep mars the whole flock

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Sources & notes

Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).

Common questions

What does “One rotten apple will spoil the whole barrel. or One scabbed sheep mars the whole flock” mean?

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “One rotten apple will spoil the whole barrel. or One scabbed sheep mars the whole flock” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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