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Meaning of 'No harm, no foul'

What does the saying 'No harm, no foul' mean?

Idiom: No harm, no foul

Meaning:

There's no problem when no harm or damage is done, such as the time my sister-in-law stole the name we'd chosen for a boy and we both ended up having girls.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Sport | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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