rubbish in, rubbish out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Alternative form of garbage in, garbage out.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rubbish in, rubbish out” mean?
Alternative form of garbage in, garbage out.
Is “rubbish in, rubbish out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.