only fair

idiom

: the right thing
It's only fair to tell him the truth.

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This strategy is not only fair to tenants but also can maximize revenue for property owners. Matias Recchia, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Data collected by Gallup last year found that 36% of Americans rated the services health insurance companies provide as only fair, and another 32% rated them as poor. Maya Goldman, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 When a team with playoff aspirations has to fire their coach because they’re tied for second last in goal differential with the San Jose Sharks, an F-minus is the only fair grade that can be given. 21. Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 Dobrev and White announced their betrothal to Vogue, which is only fair since White used the mag as a reason to trick Dobrev out of the house. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for only fair 

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“Only fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/only%20fair. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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