fast and loose

Example Sentences

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The move isn’t likely to end all of Washington’s record fiddling, but the worry of prosecution may make a few more actors think twice before playing fast and loose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

"In the event that the government did attempt to play fast and loose with the public finances, we would expect bond markets to put it in check," the economist said.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Darren Jones, chief secretary to the Treasury, said the government would "never play fast and loose with the public finances" and reiterated that the rules on borrowing were "non-negotiable".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

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 • Oct. 27, 2024

Later, Elizebeth had seen firsthand how the FBI played fast and loose with the truth.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield