輕枷重罪

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someone has done something terrible and created a serious consequence, however, this person is not properly being justified; to be let off lightly for a serious crime

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. someone has done something terrible and created a serious consequence, however, this person is not properly being justified; to be let off lightly for a serious crime

Written Forms

輕枷重罪Traditional · Main Form
轻枷重罪Alternate Form

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