do no wrong

phrase

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

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Case in point is The Fisherwoman (all the characters are identified by their profession or marital status), played to the hilt by Olivia Colman (who can do no wrong). — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 Unreal Complete Variety Pack Unreal can do no wrong in my mind. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 This first one features a Southern ingredient that can just do no wrong, pepper jelly. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026 Though Middleton’s effortlessly elegant ensembles can do no wrong, I was especially drawn to her latest look. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026 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 25 Oct. 2026.

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