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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

two wrongs do not make a right

two wrongs do not make a right

Meaning

A bad action is not justified by another bad action.

Usage example

Use "two wrongs do not make a right" when a bad action is not justified by another bad action.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

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