Just like the old saying about bad apples spoiling the whole barrel. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
It usually occurs as a gradual slipping of standards that is hard to spot — and hard to stop — until it reaches a devastating end,» If top management works to create an ethical culture, the whole barrel is unlikely to go bad even if there are a few rotten apples. (religion-online.org)
soI feel that's a sign that I need to tackle it with at least a pinch of gusto, if not a whole barrel of whoopass. (willfrolicforfood.com)