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fair enough

idiomatic expression B1 idiomatic expression
UK /fɛəɹ‿ɪˈnʌf/
US /fɛɚ‿ɪˈnʌf/

Used to acknowledge or accept a statement, reason, or outcome as reasonable, understandable, or acceptable, even if one doesn't fully agree.

fair enough: Used to acknowledge or accept a statement, reason, or outcome as reasonable, understandable, or acceptable, eve…

Definition

'fair enough' is a common English collocation. Used to acknowledge or accept a statement, reason, or outcome as reasonable, understandable, or acceptable, even if one doesn't fully agree.

fair enough

“You want to leave early? Fair enough, you've worked hard today.”

Examples

  • I can't make it to the meeting, I have another appointment. Fair enough, we'll catch you up later.
  • You don't want to try the new restaurant? Fair enough, let's stick to our usual place.
  • She said she was tired after working all weekend, and honestly, fair enough.
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  • He argued that the delay was due to unforeseen circumstances, which seemed fair enough to the committee.
  • If you're not comfortable sharing the details, then fair enough; I respect your privacy.
  • The boss explained his decision to cut funding for the project, and while we were disappointed, we had to admit it was fair enough.
  • After hearing their side of the story, my initial anger subsided, and I thought, 'Fair enough, I can see why they did that.'
  • His reason for wanting a day off was that he hadn't had one in months, and I replied, 'Fair enough, take tomorrow off.'
  • You want a bigger slice of cake? Fair enough, you did help bake it.
  • They demanded a refund, stating the product was faulty, and the manager agreed it was fair enough.

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