crime doesn't pay

proverb

crime doesn't pay

proverb

US /kɹaɪm ˈdʌzˌənt peɪ/

1

If you commit a crime you will most likely be punished for it.

Related terms: if you can't do the time, don't do the crime, ill-gotten gains never prosper, cheats never prosper

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