How to Pronounce "fair and square"
expression
ˈfɛɹ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈskwɛɹ
FAIR-and-SQUARE
fˈeə/ /ˈænd/ /skwˈeə
FAIR-and-SQUARE
Definition
Honestly and according to the rules, without cheating or lying. Used to describe a situation where something is done in a completely fair and open way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɛɹ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈskwɛɹ
British English
fˈeə/ /ˈænd/ /skwˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
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FAIR-and-SQUARE
UK
FAIR-and-SQUARE
Listen in Context
He won the game fair and square.
They lost fair and square and accepted the result.
You have to play fair and square if you want to win.
Don't complain, you lost fair and square.