do somebody wrong: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  UKUSAustraliainformalneutral
  • To treat someone unfairly or unjustly, especially by betraying, cheating, or mistreating them.
  • To harm someone's interests, reputation, or feelings through wrongful actions.

  Examples

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  • She felt that her boss had done her wrong by taking credit for her work without acknowledgment.

    Ella sintió que su jefe la había tratado injustamente al atribuirse el mérito de su trabajo sin reconocimiento.

  • Don't do him wrong by spreading rumors; it could damage his reputation unfairly.

    No lo hagas quedar mal difundiendo rumores; podría dañar su reputación injustamente.

  • They were worried that the contract terms might do them wrong if not reviewed carefully by a lawyer.

    Les preocupaba que los términos del contrato pudieran perjudicarlos si no los revisaba cuidadosamente un abogado.

• 2.

  UKUSinformal
  • To injure or damage someone physically or emotionally as a result of one's actions or negligence.

  Examples

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  • The careless driver did her wrong by causing a minor accident and leaving without helping.

    La conductora descuidada le hizo daño al causar un accidente menor y marcharse sin ayudar.

  • He never meant to do you wrong, but his thoughtlessness hurt your feelings deeply.

    Nunca quiso hacerte daño, pero su descuido hirió profundamente tus sentimientos.

  • Sometimes we do others wrong without realizing it, especially when we're too focused on ourselves.

    A veces hacemos daño a otros sin darnos cuenta, especialmente cuando estamos demasiado concentrados en nosotros mismos.