everything is fair in love and war
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
People ignore societal norms or morality in matters of romance and conflict.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người ta thường bỏ qua chuẩn mực xã hội hoặc đạo đức trong vấn đề 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).
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “everything is fair in love and war” mean?
People ignore societal norms or morality in matters of romance and conflict.
Is “everything is 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.
What is the closest equivalent?
“không có lửa làm sao có khói” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.