the end justifies the means
(saying) bad or unfair methods of doing something are acceptable if the result of that action is good or positive只要目的正当,可以不择手段- He defended a morality in which the end justifies the means.他为不择手段达到正当目的的道德观进行辩护。
- That's only OK if you believe that the end justifies the means.除非你认为只要目的正确可以不择手段,不然那是不可以接受的。
See also means | justify | end