two wrongs don't make a right

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   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.

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• 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
• But remember Matilda, two wrongs don't make a right.Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical2022
• I think two wrongs don't make a right.Arizona Dream1993

De la misma entrada

• from the wrong side of the tracks
• get the wrong end of the stick
• on the wrong side of the law
• take the wrong way
• back the wrong horse
• be barking up the wrong tree
• get out of bed on the wrong side
• 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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