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Secondhand Mistake

A mistake that you made due to someone else's original mistake. Think of a 3 car crash as an example. If you get rear-ended and then hit the person in front of you, is it really your fault?

This can apply to a multitude of situations including families, relationships, work related incidents, etc.

Originally used in the song "Spilled Milk" by Mack Harrison.
Jeeze dude, I am really getting the first degree over these secondhand mistakes. I feel like I got set up for this malarky.
by DefinitelyNotMackHarrison September 24, 2025
mugGet the Secondhand Mistakemug.

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