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do more harm than good

Verb
Japanese Meaning
状況を改善しようとして、結果的に悪化させること / 善意で行った行動が逆効果となり、害が利益を上回ること
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藻類を駆除するために池に強い薬剤を入れると、かえって害の方が大きくなるかもしれない。

present singular third-person

participle present

past

participle past

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To make a situation worse, usually while trying to make it better.

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do more harm than good

Adding harsh chemicals to the pond to kill algae might do more harm than good.

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Adding harsh chemicals to the pond to kill algae might do more harm than good.

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