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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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ACCEPT A POINTB1

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.”

Similar words: okay, all right, understood

Common phrases: fair enough then, seems fair enough, sounds fair enough

PARTLY AGREEB2

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.

Similar words: granted, point taken

Common phrases: fair enough but, fair enough I suppose

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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