In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king meaning
What does the saying 'In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king' mean?
Idiom: In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
Meaning:
If surrounded by people less capable or able, someone who would not normally be considered special can shine.
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