How to Pronounce "turnabout is fair play"
expression
TURN-uh-bowt iz FAIR play
TURN-uh-bowt iz FAIR play
Definition
This expression means that if someone treats you a certain way, it's fair for you to treat them the same way in return, especially if they did something wrong first.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝnəˌbaʊt/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈfɛɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪ
British English
tˈɜːnɐbˌaʊt/ /ˈɪz/ /fˈeə/ /plˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN-uh-bowt iz FAIR play
UK
TURN-uh-bowt iz FAIR play
Listen in Context
He played a mean trick on me, so I did the same. Turnabout is fair play.
When you tease others, don't forget that turnabout is fair play.
She reminded him that turnabout is fair play after he complained about being interrupted.
Now that the tables have turned, I guess turnabout is fair play.