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General Slang
fair play
FAIR-PLAY · phrase · informal
'Well done / good on you'
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An expression of praise, congratulations or approval for something well done. Also 'fair play to you'.
“You ran the whole marathon? Fair play to you.”
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fair play In A Sentence
You ran the whole marathon? Fair play to you.
Origin & Usage
Hiberno-English use of 'fair play' as a compliment.
People Also Ask
What does 'fair play' mean in Irish speech?
It is an expression of praise or approval, roughly meaning 'well done' or 'good on you'.
How is this different from the usual meaning of 'fair play'?
In standard English 'fair play' refers to playing by the rules, but in Hiberno-English it is used to congratulate or approve of someone's achievement.
How do you use 'fair play' as a compliment?
You say 'Fair play to you' when someone has done something impressive, e.g. 'You ran the whole marathon? Fair play to you.'
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