all is fair in love and war



all is fair in love and war

Otherwise questionable actions are acceptable under extenuating circumstances. Often written as "all's fair in love and war." A: "I can't believe you took credit for my idea just so you would look good to the boss!" B: "Come on, all is fair in love and war!"
See also: all, and, fair, love, war

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
EmmettEM-itEnglish
Reem-Arabic
Modestamo-DHE-stah (Spanish)Spanish, Late Roman
Tamaz-Georgian
JacklynJAK-linEnglish
Chlotichilda-Ancient Germanic