no harm, no foul en · X
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From informal instances of sports, in which a foul is a formal violation of the rules.
Meanings
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(idiomatic) Although technically a breach of some code or law may have occurred, there was no actual damage meriting punishment, apology or retribution.
He parked in my space, but I was away at the time: no harm, no foul.
Relateds
the ends justify the means · all's well that ends well