fast and loose
adverb
Definition of fast and loose
1 : in a reckless or irresponsible manner played fast and loose with the public purse strings — Paul Stuewe
2 : in a craftily deceitful way manipulated evidence … and played fast and loose with the truth — C. V. Woodward
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1580
First Known Use of fast and loose
1580
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