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no harm, no foul

Encapsulation of the idea that although technically a breach of some code or law may have occurred there is no need for punishment, apology or retribution if no actual damage occurred.
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He parked in my space but as I was away at the time: no harm, no foul.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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žádné poškození, žádná chyba

pas de mal, pas de faute

कोई नुकसान नहीं कोई माफी नहीं

tidak ada salahnya, tidak busuk

無害、無害

nenhum dano, nenhuma falta

без вреда, без фола

zarar yok, faul yok

không có hại, không hôi

沒有傷害，沒有犯規

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