do more harm than good

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: be more harmful than helpful

He thinks the treatment may do more harm than good.

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Could infusing an extra bolus of these cells do more harm than good? —

Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 14 Nov. 2024 Even if Rhodes did indicate in a recent promo that there would be a decisive winner in this dream match, this is one of those bouts where WWE having one of its biggest stars lose cleanly could do more harm than good. —

Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 However, not all work-life balance advice is created equal—and some tips can actually do more harm than good. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 And there is a real fear that the Trump agenda could do more harm than good – especially on the inflation front. —

Matt Egan, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for do more harm than good

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