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
Kreine-Yiddish
JÁKob-Hungarian
ÉVelyne-French
ElmoEL-moEnglish, German, Italian
NioclÁSNIK-lahsIrish
Kakalina-Hawaiian