fast and loose
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The latest reporting about his voting practices “is just another example of playing fast and loose with a law you must be familiar with as attorney general,” Jillson said.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
"Protecting the public should be the first priority of any government, and they should never play fast and loose with the national security."
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Now, I don’t want to be too fast and loose.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
This new version isn’t hemmed in by the traditional structures of a book musical, allowing it to play fast and loose with the theatrical context without having to throw out the story or the score.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
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
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