phrase General Slang

fair go

FAIR GOH · phrase · informal

A fair chance; a plea for fairness.

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Definitions

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A reasonable opportunity or fair treatment; central to Australian egalitarian values.

“Give the kid a fair go, he's only just started.”
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fair go In A Sentence

Give the kid a fair go, he's only just started.

Origin & Usage

Australian idiom expressing the ideal of fairness ('the fair go').

People Also Ask

What does 'fair go' mean?

It means a fair chance or fair treatment. Asking for a 'fair go' is asking to be given a reasonable opportunity.

Why is 'fair go' important in Australian culture?

The 'fair go' is a core Australian value tied to egalitarianism, the idea that everyone deserves an equal, fair chance.

How do you use 'fair go'?

You use it to call for fairness, e.g. 'Give the bloke a fair go, he's new here.'

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