How to Pronounce "all's fair in love and war"
expression
AWLZ FAIR in LUHV and WAR
AWLZ FAIR in LUV and WAR
Definition
This expression means that in situations of love and conflict, any behavior is acceptable to achieve your goal, even if it’s usually considered unfair or dishonest.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫz/ /ˈfɛɹ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɫəv/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈwɔɹ
British English
ɔːlz/ /fˈeə/ /ˈɪn/ /lˈʌv/ /ˈænd/ /wˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWLZ FAIR in LUHV and WAR
UK
AWLZ FAIR in LUV and WAR
Listen in Context
He took her notebook, but she just laughed and said, 'all's fair in love and war.'
If you want to win his heart, remember that all's fair in love and war.
She lied to get the job, thinking, 'all's fair in love and war.'
You stole my fries, but I guess all's fair in love and war.