English Explanatory Dictionary

no harm, no foul

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

En-au-no harm, no foul.ogg

Word forms

no harm, no foul

Etymology

From informal instances of sports, in which a foul is a formal violation of the rules.

Synonyms

NHNF injuria sine damno

Related words

all's well that ends well the ends justify the means
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