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
KenanKEE-nən (English)Biblical
Svetomir-Serbian, Bulgarian
Kyrsten-English (Rare)
Esmaraldaez-mə-RAHL-dəEnglish (Rare)
Nudd-Welsh Mythology
Cunobelinuskyoo-no-bə-LIEN-əs (English)Ancient Celtic