Meanings
From the proverb “one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch” (or a variant thereof).
How to pronounce "bad apple":
AU
A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
Example Sentences
1
She was always causing trouble and being a bad apple.
2
Don't trust him; he's a bad apple.
3
The teacher singled out the bad apple in the class.
4
The new coworker turned out to be a bad apple, constantly gossiping and creating conflicts.
5
The manager fired the employee who was a bad apple and disrupting the team's productivity.
