This phrase literally translates to 'the bad weed never dies'. It is a popular saying used to express the belief that people with bad habits or ill intentions often seem to get away with their actions or live a long time.
Examples
- Spanish: A pesar de todos sus vicios y malas acciones, ahí sigue Juan. Como dice el dicho, 'la yerba mala nunca se muere'.
- English: Despite all his vices and bad actions, there's Juan still going on. As the saying goes, 'the bad weed never dies'.