fast and loose

Idioms and Phrases

see play fast and loose .

Example Sentences

And many powerful Republicans are playing fast and loose with a dangerous word: mandate.

From Slate

Though Giuliani has faced extensive repercussions for playing fast and loose with the true, it didn't slow his ability to fabulize at the Garden.

From Salon

“I think no government would want to have something of that size playing fast and loose with the rules.”

From BBC

But once again Lincoln Riley’s Trojans tiptoed along the brink, playing fast and loose with their College Football Playoff hopes hanging in the balance, driving late in search of one last opportunity after a painstaking succession of missed ones.

From Los Angeles Times

“Playing fast and loose with government on the eve of a national election is not going to be good for our nominee for president,” Rep. Tom Cole, R-Ok., told Politico.

From Salon