i just never understood what it meant
2006-11-10 08:21:21 · 5 answers · asked by mayso 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"The rules of fair play do not apply in love and war. The proverb has been traced back to John Lyly's 'Euphues' (1578). First attested in the United States in 'Horse-Shoe Robinson' (1835). The proverb is found in varying forms. THE PROVERB IS FREQUENTLY USED TO JUSTIFY CHEATING." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" by Gregory Y. Titelman ( Random House, N.Y., 1996).
2006-11-10 08:44:54 · answer #1 · answered by Metaspy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All’s fair in love and war
People in love and soldiers in wartime are not bound by the rules of fair play.
‡ This proverb is frequently used when two people are contending for the love of a third.
2006-11-10 08:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by maegical 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do to win in love or war is fair. The rules do not apply.
2006-11-10 08:24:04 · answer #3 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite simply it means that whatever you have to do to win your objective is acceptable.
2006-11-10 08:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by atomictulip 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything goes...no rules.
2006-11-10 08:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋