Question

What's the meaning of "the dead wood is the same everywhere",​

Answer 1

Answer:

To take advantage over something or someone i think

Answer 2

Answer:

I think this means that the dead wood (useless/burdensome people or things) are the same anywhere they are. So the useless are useless not only in one situation but useless all around.

Explanation:

Example: He cut the "deadwood" from the group. So he is getting rid of the useless people in the group.