词汇 | two wrongs don't make a right |
释义 | two wrongs don't make a rightSeeking retribution or revenge for a hurtful or deceitful action is not an appropriate way to resolve a conflict. Just because he insulted you doesn't mean it's OK for you to start a rumor about him—two wrongs don't make a right. Two wrongs do not make a right.Prov. Someone else may do something bad and not be punished, but that does not mean you are allowed to do bad things. Jill: I'd really like to humiliate Fred, after he made fun of me in front of everyone at lunch. Jane: Now, now, Jill. Two wrongs don't make a right. two wrongs do not make a rightA second misdeed or mistake does not cancel the first, as in Don't take his ball just because he took yours-two wrongs do not make a right. This proverbial adage sounds ancient but was first recorded in 1783, as Three wrongs will not make one right. two ˌwrongs don’t make a ˈright(saying) used for saying that it is wrong or useless to harm somebody because they have harmed you: Don’t be stupid! You want to hurt him just because he hurt you! Two wrongs don’t make a right, you know. OPPOSITE: an eye for an eye (and a tooth for a tooth) |
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