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
Merchant['mə:tʃənt]
EdİZ-Turkish
EvelineEV-ə-leen (English), EV-ə-lien (English), ay-və-LEE-nə (Dutch), ay-və-LEEN (Dutch)English, French, Dutch
Cochran['kɔkən]
Photios-Greek, Ancient Greek
Alkmene-Greek Mythology