two wrongs make a right



two wrongs make a right

The belief that a hurtful or deceitful action is acceptable if it is retribution for another. I know you think that two wrongs make a right, but honestly, I disagree. Just because he insulted you doesn't mean it's OK for you to start a rumor about him.
See also: make, right, two, wrong

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nneka-Western African, Igbo
Oliwieraw-LEEV-yerPolish
RoyceROISEnglish
ErrolER-əlEnglish
Nestore-Italian
Joan['dʒəun]