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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- two wrongs do not make a right
- two wrongs don't make a right
- strike a false note
- not (one's) first barbecue
- not (one's) first rodeo
- sound a false note
- sound/strike a false note
- skullduggery
- been to the rodeo
- rodeo