do no wrong

idiom

: to never do anything bad
He is regarded as a hero who can do no wrong.

Examples of do no wrong in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This leads to a broader discussion about the length of shorts, particularly as worn by men; while the rules remain unclear, Paul Mescal and his short shorts can certainly do no wrong. Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 20 June 2024 Indeed, the American colonies revolted against the British Empire doctrine that the King can do no wrong. Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2024 Gosling, for now, can do no wrong, but those who have always loved him are neither surprised nor worried about a backlash. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 1 May 2024 Outside of three sacks, Goff could do no wrong in the first matchup but said the second meeting will be tougher in every way. Jared Ramsey, Detroit Free Press, 17 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for do no wrong 

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“Do no wrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20no%20wrong. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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