win fair and square

To win (something) completely fairly, without any unfair, unscrupulous, or illegal means. No, we're not doing a rematch—I won that round fair and square! The governor-elect has commissioned an official audit of the election to prove that she won fair and square.

See also: and, fair, square, win

See also:

fair and square
be in the pocket of (someone or something)
in the pocket of (someone)
take the low road
make a fast buck
make a fast/quick buck
make a quick buck
quick buck
fast buck
sup with the devil

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