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no harm, no foul

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Although technically a breach of some code or law may have occurred, there was no actual damage meriting punishment, apology or retribution.

idiomatic

Examples

“He parked in my space, but I was away at the time: no harm⟳, no foul.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

no hat, no play no human involved no hymen, no diamond no jab, no play no Jews, no news no johns

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