fair enough
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌfɛr ɪˈnʌf/ · UK /ˌfeər ɪˈnʌf/
fair enough means: You say this when you think someone’s explanation, choice, or request is reasonable.
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You say this when you think someone’s explanation, choice, or request is reasonable.
- “I’m too tired to go.” “Fair enough.”
- You want to pay separately? Fair enough.
- “We need another day to finish.” “Fair enough; send it tomorrow.”
You accept one point someone makes, while still disagreeing with their larger argument.
- Fair enough, but we still need more time.
- You worked hard, fair enough, but the report has several mistakes.
- Fair enough, the tickets are cheap, but the journey takes too long.
Questions about fair enough
What does fair enough mean?
You say this when you think someone’s explanation, choice, or request is reasonable.
What is fair enough in other languages?
Türkçe: peki · Español: de acuerdo · Français: d’accord · Deutsch: in Ordnung · Italiano: va bene · 日本語: なるほど
How do you pronounce fair enough?
In American English /ˌfɛr ɪˈnʌf/; in British English /ˌfeər ɪˈnʌf/.
How do you use fair enough in a sentence?
“I’m too tired to go.” “Fair enough.” You want to pay separately? Fair enough.
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