No Harm, No Foul

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No Harm, No Foul is an internet slang term used to indicate that no negative consequences or harm were caused by someones previous action, therefore no blame or punishment should be assigned. It is often used to reassure others that there was no intention to cause harm or offense.

Examples:
– Example 1:

If you accidentally bump into someone while walking on the street, they might say “no harm, no foul” to acknowledge that no harm was done and they don’t hold any grudge against you.
Similarly, if someone sends you a message with a typo or a wrong emoji, and it doesn’t affect the conversation or cause any misunderstanding, you could respond with “no harm, no foul” to let them know that it’s not a big deal and it didn’t bother you.

– Example 2:

Imagine you and your friend are playing a video game together. If your friend accidentally kills you in the game while aiming for an enemy, they might say “no harm, no foul” to apologize and assure you that it was an unintended action with no real consequences.
Similarly, if you accidentally spill your drink on a friend’s shirt during a party, they could react with a smile and say “no harm, no foul” to let you know that it’s not a problem and they understand it was unintentional.

Synonyms:
nothingwasted
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