“Three Blind Mice”

Cultural  

1. A nursery rhyme and children's song:

   Three blind mice, see how they run!

   They all ran after the farmer's wife;

   She cut off their tails with a carving knife.

   Did you ever see such a sight in your life,

   As three blind mice?

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Example Sentences

Despite the quotidian nature of these vision-related insults, “Three Blind Mice” has always had a special power to enrage.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2012

Ignoring “Three Blind Mice” doesn’t warrant blog posts, sports radio segments, or mentions from Paul Harvey.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2012

For the men in blue, ignoring “Three Blind Mice” is easier said than done.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2012

Their favorite ditty was the round “Three Blind Mice” and they sang also many good old campmeeting songs.

From Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound by Denny, Emily Inez