fast and loose

Example Sentences

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“America’s slide down the slippery slope to banana republic territory is on full display today,” Gilbert wrote, saying Trump’s indictment is “political revenge, nothing more. All Americans should be deeply concerned. If a prosecutor can play this fast and loose with the criminal justice system in order to arrest a former President he simply doesn’t like, then our entire political system is in peril.”

From Washington Post

“I’ve always loved how fast and loose a lot of anime play with magical transformation,” said Shi.

From Los Angeles Times

It also said "no-one would forgive Sinn Féin for playing fast and loose with people's lives".

From BBC

Barton said she struggled with the reality of being a virgin in real life while playing Cooper, who she described as a "confident character who was fast and loose."

From Fox News

“All of these are where people are playing fast and loose. They’re anxious to get into the box to exclude the tax.”

From Seattle Times