He plays fast and loose with the company rules.
play fast and loose
idiomTo ignore proper behavior or social conventions, especially when it suits one's purpose.
Origin
disputed originFrom the con game fast and loose.
The manager plays fast and loose with the budget, often spending money without asking for approval first.
By playing fast and loose with the safety regulations for years, the corporation eventually faced a massive lawsuit that threatened its very existence.
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all bedlam breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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all hell breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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cast loose
To unfasten, loosen, or set free.
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child's play
Something particularly easy or simple.
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come thick and fast
To arrive rapidly in large groups.
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cut loose
To loosen or set free someone or something.
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cut one loose
To flatulate; to fart.
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cut someone loose
To let someone go from something, such as a position, relationship, or obligation.
Last updated April 17, 2026