two wrongs don't make a right

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used to say that if sb does sth bad to you, the situation will not be improved by doing sth bad to them

   But Matilda, remember, two wrongs don't make a right.

   I know, but two wrongs don't make a right, and never will.

In the movies · 2

• But Matilda, remember, two wrongs don't make a right.Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical2022
• I know, but two wrongs don't make a right, and never will.The Mark of Zorro1940
• I think two wrongs don't make a right.Arizona Dream1993
• But remember Matilda, two wrongs don't make a right.Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical2022

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• get the wrong end of the stick
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• not far off
• get off on the right foot
• hit the right note
• rub up the wrong way
• get on the right side of

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