Meaning of the word "a fault once denied is twice committed" in English
What does "a fault once denied is twice committed" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a fault once denied is twice committed
US /ə fɔlt wʌns dɪˈnaɪd ɪz twaɪs kəˈmɪtɪd/
UK /ə fɔlt wʌns dɪˈnaɪd ɪz twaɪs kəˈmɪtɪd/
Idiom
denying a mistake is a worse offense than the mistake itself because it adds dishonesty to the original error
Example:
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You should just apologize for the error; remember that a fault once denied is twice committed.
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He tried to hide his involvement, but a fault once denied is twice committed.