fair crack of the whip
Let's have an equitable attempt, match, or process. Used as an appeal for reasonableness.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Give me a fair crack of the whip to explain my side.”
“The new manager promised that every employee would get a fair crack of the whip during the promotion process.”
“Although the odds were stacked against the small startup, the investors agreed to provide a fair crack of the whip before deciding whether to withdraw their funding.”
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all it's cracked up to be
As good as claims or reputation would suggest.
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crack a crust
To make a living.
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crack a fat
To get an erection of the penis.
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crack a smile
To smile, especially while attempting not to.
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crack down
To take harsh action (against), as when enforcing a law more stringently than before.
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crack of dawn
The first moment of daylight; the instant at which sunrise begins.
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crack through
To penetrate
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crack up
To laugh.
Last updated August 10, 2026