fair shake
idiomReasonable, unbiased treatment; a fair deal.
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fair coin
A sequence of independent Bernoulli trials (a Bernoulli process) with probability 1/2 of success on each trial.
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fair crack of the whip
Let's have an equitable attempt, match, or process. Used as an appeal for reasonableness.
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fair enough
An expression used to concede a point, but suggesting that the broader argument is incorrect.
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fair game
Actions permissible by the rules.
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fair sex
Women collectively.
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fair share
A significant amount, often implied to be excessive or inordinate; a great deal of something.
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fair to middling
Only tolerably good; somewhat favorable.
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give one's head a shake
To reassess the common sense of one's behaviour, ideas, etc.