Phrase guide

fair go

intj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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intj

Meaning 1

Used in protest to implore or demand that someone act with more fairness or reason, or desist in something considered outrageous.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, informal

Examples

  • Fair go mum! Let me go to the party tonight!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fair crack of the whip, fair suck of the sauce bottle, fair shake of the sauce bottle, fair suck of the sav

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A reasonable or equitable opportunity to attempt something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, informal

Examples

  • He said he wanted a fair go to apply for the scholarship.
  • 1983, Australian Parliament, House of Representatives Weekly Hansard, Issues 4-5, page 2677, The people of the Northern Territory do not want any special deals. They are not looking for privilege or preferential treatment. All they are after is a good old-fashioned fair go.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fair crack of the whip, fair suck of the sauce bottle, fair shake of the sauce bottle, fair suck of the sav

Antonyms: none provided

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Etymology

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