no harm, no foul
phraseEtymology
From informal instances of sports, in which a foul is a formal violation of the rules.
Definitions
Although technically a breach of some code or law may have occurred, there was no actual…
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.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for no harm, no foul. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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