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Клевета что уголь: не обожжет, так замарает
Slander always leaves a trail behind and some of it finds belief Cf.:
Fling dirt enough and some will stick (Am., Br.). If coals do not burn, they blacken (Br.). If the ball does not stick to the wall, it will at least leave a mark (Br.). If you throw enough pitch, some of it is sure to stick (Am.). If you throw mud enough, some of it will stick (Br.). Plaster thick, and some will stick (Br.). Slander leaves a scar behind (Am., Br.). Slander that is raised is ill to fell (Am.). Throw mud enough, and some will stick (Am.)

Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. . 2013.