expression
everyone has flaws; scratch the surface and you'll find dirt
Proverb meaning that if you look closely enough at anyone or anything, you will find imperfections or hidden faults. Often used to remind people that nobody is perfect.
彼は完璧に見えるけど、叩けば埃が出るものだよ。
He looks perfect, but scratch the surface and you'll find dirt.
どんな立派な組織でも叩けば埃が出る。
No matter how fine an organization is, if you look close enough you'll find flaws.