do more harm than good

idiom

: be more harmful than helpful

He thinks the treatment may do more harm than good.

Examples of do more harm than good in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts worry that these policies do more harm than good and are setting youth up for failure. —Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025

While not walking around the office in socks might save some time and money on cleaning the floors, breaking the social norm could also do more harm than good. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025

In all, suspending Kimmel stood to do more harm than good for Disney. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025

The most important factor: a good night’s sleep While breathing in outdoor air is generally advantageous, things like wildfires (which can release dangerous smoke from fine particulates) and allergens in the environment may do more harm than good. —Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for do more harm than good

• adulthood
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