Phrase. Might as well be punished for a big misdeed as a small one. Alludes to the old punishment for stealing sheep which was hanging no matter what the size of the animal.
What does 'One might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb' mean?
What does 'One might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb' mean?
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