Might As Well Be Hung/Hanged For A Sheep As A Lamb

Synonyms of might as well be hung/hanged for a sheep as a lamb

• might as well be hanged for a sheep as for a lamb
• might as well be hanged for a sheep as for a goat
• might as well be hanged for a sheep as for a pig

Antonyms of might as well be hung/hanged for a sheep as a lamb

• leniency
• mercy
• preferential treatment

Collocations of might as well be hung/hanged for a sheep as a lamb

good idea

Frequency: 80 %

It's a good idea to start saving money for the future.

hard work

Frequency: 75 %

Success in this industry requires dedication and hard work.

big deal

Frequency: 70 %

So what if I didn't win the contest? It's not a big deal.

bad news

Frequency: 65 %

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the project deadline has been moved up.

easy task

Frequency: 60 %

Completing the assignment was an easy task for the experienced team.

Idiomatic Expressions for might as well be hung/hanged for a sheep as a lamb

• Phrase: Might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb
  Meaning: It is no worse to be punished severely for a big mistake than for a small one
  Usage: This phrase is used to emphasize that the consequences of an action are equally severe regardless of the scale of the mistake made.