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fair and square

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌfɛr ən ˈskwɛr/ · UK /ˌfeər ən ˈskweə/

fair and square means: In a completely honest and fair way, without cheating.

adverb

HONESTLYB2

In a completely honest and fair way, without cheating.

  • We won fair and square.
  • She beat me fair and square at chess.
  • They earned their victory fair and square.

Similar words: fairly, honestly

Opposites: unfairly, dishonestly

Common phrases: win fair and square, fair and square, play fair and square

EQUITABLYC1

In a way that treats everyone fairly.

  • We split the money fair and square.
  • Everyone should be treated fair and square.
  • They divided the profits fair and square between the partners.

Similar words: fairly, equitably

Opposites: unfairly

Common phrases: share fair and square, fair and square

adjective

CLEARLY FAIRB2

Completely fair and honest, with no reason to doubt it.

  • The deal was fair and square.
  • Both sides agreed the result was fair and square.
  • Was their victory fair and square?

Similar words: fair, honest

Opposites: unfair, dishonest

Common phrases: fair and square deal, fair and square

Questions about fair and square

What does fair and square mean?

In a completely honest and fair way, without cheating.

What is fair and square in other languages?

Türkçe: dürüstçe · Español: limpiamente · Français: à la loyale · Deutsch: fair · Italiano: lealmente · 日本語: 正々堂々と

How do you pronounce fair and square?

In American English /ˌfɛr ən ˈskwɛr/; in British English /ˌfeər ən ˈskweə/.

How do you use fair and square in a sentence?

We won fair and square. She beat me fair and square at chess.

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