expression, i-adjective
if everyone crosses against the red light together, there's nothing to be afraid of; there's no reason to feel guilty about doing something bad if everyone does it
Proverb meaning that people feel less fear or guilt when they do something wrong as a group. Often used to criticize herd mentality or justify collective misbehavior.
The mindset of 'if everyone crosses against the red light together, there's nothing to be afraid of' can sometimes lead to serious accidents.
彼は赤信号皆で渡れば怖くないとばかりに、皆で規則を破ろうと誘った。
Acting on the idea that there's no reason to feel guilty if everyone does it, he invited everyone to break the rules together.