Meaning of the word "one might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb" in English
What does "one might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
one might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb
US /wʌn maɪt æz wɛl bi hæŋd fɔːr ə ʃiːp æz ə læm/
UK /wʌn maɪt æz wɛl bi hæŋd fɔːr ə ʃiːp æz ə læm/
Idiom
if the punishment for a small offense is the same as for a large one, one might as well commit the large one
Example:
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Since I'm already late for the meeting, I'll stop for a coffee; one might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
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He decided to spend his entire bonus on the car instead of just a part of it, figuring one might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.