have had more than (one's) fair share of (something)

have had more than (one's) fair share of (something)

Has endured more unpleasant things than other people, especially when such trials are undeserved. That poor girl has had more than her fair share of trauma in her short life. I've have more than my fair share of bad dates—can't I please meet a decent guy for once? We're raising money for the Smith family because they've had more than their fair share of hardship lately.

See also: fair, have, more, of, share

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