idiom
all is fair in love and war
AWL iz FAIR in LUV and WOR
ɔːl ɪz fɛər ɪn lʌv ænd wɔːrListen
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Syllable breakdown
allisfairinloveandwar
Dictionary meaning
in extreme situations such as love or conflict, any tactic is acceptable; the rules of normal conduct do not apply when the stakes are very high
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