fair's fair

fair's fair

A phrase used when one is emphasizing their belief that something is fair. Come on, you need to watch the kids for Ellen tonight because I do it all the time—fair's fair.See also: fair

fair's fair

used to request just treatment or assert that an arrangement is just. informal 2000 Sallee Vickers Miss Garnet's Angel Jonah, the wandering prophet, reminded her too much of her father. ‘He was a bit of a misery, wasn't he?’ But then, fair's fair, living in the belly of a whale must give one a different point of view. See also: fair

fair’s ˈfair

(British English also fair ˈdos/ˈdo’s) (spoken) used, especially as an exclamation, to say that you think that an action, a decision, etc. is acceptable and appropriate because it means that everyone will be treated fairly: You may not like her, but fair’s fair, she’s a good teacher. ♢ Look, fair’s fair. I’ve helped you lots of times. Now you can help me.See also: fair