only fair

idiom

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

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In their report Common Sense Media found that 54 percent of parents and 67 percent of kids and teens surveyed believed the mental health of children in their communities was only fair or poor. Aviva Dove-Viebahn, Scientific American, 9 June 2025 The organization argues that exemption is only fair since ASIC miners are, strictly speaking, computers. Colin Harper, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 Trump needs to set an example, as that seems only fair. Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025 Remember, advocating for yourself is not only fair but necessary for your growth. Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 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 25 Jun. 2025.

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