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phraseIf you say that someone won a competition fair and square, you mean that they won honestly and without cheating. There are no excuses. We were beaten fair and square. Synonyms: honestly, straight, legally, on the level [informal] More Synonyms of fair and square See full dictionary entry for fairfair and square in British English See full dictionary entry for fair fair and square in American English Informal with justice and honesty See full dictionary entry for fair honestly and without cheating or lying This might start further accusations, but we don't care any more. We won fair andsquare. Examples of 'fair and square' in a sentencefair and square `Going to be a bit chilly -- and damp -- but if you keep the wind fair and square on your right cheek that should be it, near enough.I just don't want you claiming later that I didn't beat you fair and square. Definition in a fair way We were beaten fair and square. Synonyms legally by the book lawfully according to the rules without cheating See fairAdditional synonymsDefinition completely honest and open My financial dealings were always above board. Synonyms honest, straight, frank, square, genuine, proper, legitimate, straightforward, authentic, open, true, upright, honourable, overt, candid, truthful, forthright, upfront (informal), trustworthy, on the level (informal), bona fide, kosher (informal), dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), fair and square, guileless, on the up and up, veracious, honest to goodness Definition sincere or genuine There were moments where you wondered if anyone was on the level. Synonyms honest, genuine, sincere, open, straight, fair, square, straightforward, up front (slang), dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), above boardDefinition honest, respectable, or reliable You need to be straight with them to gain their respect. Synonyms honest, just, fair, decent, reliable, respectable, upright, honourable, equitable, law-abiding, trustworthy, above board, fair and squareNearby words offair and square - faintly
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- fair-minded
- fairly
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