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
Afzal-Arabic
Aldric-French, Ancient Germanic
SabrİYe-Turkish
Orinda-English (Rare)
Yllka-Albanian
Franklyn['fræŋkliŋ]