2007-12-06 01:37:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
The quote is derived from the original proverb that is used when two people are contending for the love of a third.
"All's fair in love and war."
According to the Cambridge Dictionary it refers to "something that you say which means behaviour that is unpleasant or not fair is acceptable during an argument or competition."
According to the "New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy," Third Edition, 2002: "People in love and soldiers in wartime are not bound by the rules of fair play."
"We weren't cheating, we were just playing to win. Anyway, all's fair in love and war."
Similar quotes are:
"All's fair in love and the World Series."
2007-12-06 01:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Is Fair In Love And War Meaning
2016-10-16 23:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
I believe the quotation should be "All's fair in love and war" --- there are no holds bared where love and war are concerned because people will do most anything to win or get what they want,
Kind Regards,
Michael T
2007-12-06 01:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by mthornberry2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"All is fair in war and business"
When it comes to doing business, you have to fight fire with fire, match to match, to compete for what you want. There is really no unfair thing to do, because business men/women will lie, cheat, steal, do whatever it takes to get what they want.
When it comes to war, same thing. You better be prepared for whatever the enemy comes at you with. Because they will not care about morals or fairness. They want to win. They don't care HOW they win, as long as they do.
2007-12-06 01:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that no matter what tactic is taken, the outcome is the most important and the casualties or cost are irrelevant. No one should get their feelings hurt, because it's just the course of business.
2007-12-06 01:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by Bridey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That anything goes to win...or get ahead...
2007-12-06 01:49:15 · answer #6 · answered by madsmaha1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋