English · Proverb Attested

throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

2005, Mike Busson (poster on UKScreen forum) Re: Voiceovers!, read at http://www.ukscreen.com/board/General/0/28899 on 02 Nov 06, In terms of places to send your URL or CD's, there's no easy answer. It really is a case of throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

If enough (perhaps false or reckless) accusations are made against someone, their reputation will suffer, whether or not this is deserved

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: House & home

Common questions

What does “throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick” mean?

Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.

Is “throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick” formal or informal?

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