No fair Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈfɛɹ
NOH-FAIR
nəʊ/ /fˈeə
NOH-FAIR
Definition
Said when you think something is unfair or someone is not following the rules, especially in games or arguments.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly by children or in playful, informal settings to protest perceived unfairness. Often spoken with strong emotion. Not used in formal writing or professional contexts.
Spanish: ¡no es justo!Portuguese (BR): não vale - não é justoPortuguese (PT): não é justo - não valeChinese (Simplified): 不公平Chinese (Traditional): 不公平Hindi: यह ठीक नहीं हैArabic: هذا ليس عدلاًBengali: এটা ঠিক না - না-ইনসাফিRussian: нечестно - несправедливоJapanese: ずるい - フェアじゃないVietnamese: không công bằngKorean: 불공평해 - 불공정해Turkish: haksızlıkUrdu: یہ انصاف نہیں - زیادتی ہےIndonesian: nggak adil - nggak fair
Example Sentences
No fair! You got two turns and I only got one.
basic
That's no fair, you started before I was ready.
basic
No fair! You took the biggest piece of cake.
basic
Come on, that's no fair—I followed the rules!
natural
Hey, no fair! You promised you would wait for me.
natural
Wait, that's no fair—you didn't tell us the rules first!
natural