all's fair in love and war
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Meaning · English
Unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hành vi khó chịu được chấp nhận trong tình yêu và xung đột
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “all's fair in love and war” mean?
Unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict.
Is “all's fair in love and war” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.