English Idiom · Intermediate
fair play
used to acknowledge or congratulate for something
Pronunciation: say fair play
Meaning
Used to acknowledge or congratulate someone for an achievement or action.
Example
Fair play to Jean, he has made it work for him.
Fair play to Jean, he has made it work for him.
Practice tips
- Practice fair play out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.