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
İLker-Turkish
Mattan-Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
JariYAH-reeFinnish
Gaspard-French
Ualan-Scottish
Marcellinus-Ancient Roman