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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
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.
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.
adjective
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?
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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