Definition of 'bad apple'
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bad apple or rotten apple
a person with a corrupting influence
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bad apple (bæd ˈæpəl)
noun
especially US
a person who is corrupt or wicked
It is hoped the inquiry will pick out the bad apples in the police force.
When you've got a bad apple in the barrel, you've got to throw it out.
They made it clear that they are not going to tolerate a bad apple in the United States
Senate.
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