Three men make a tiger

ID: three-men-make-a-tiger

"Three men make a tiger" is a Chinese proverb that suggests that sometimes, a rumor or idea can gain strength and credibility simply through repetition, even if it is not true. The phrase conveys the notion that when enough people assert something, it can be taken as truth, regardless of its validity. The origin of the proverb lies in a story about three men discussing a tiger.

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