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Meaning of success has many fathers, failure is an orphan | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Many people will seek credit for success, but few will accept responsibility for failure.

Equivalents

Examples

“Success has a thousand fathers, failure is an orphan. Never mind.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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