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fair play 1. if there is fair play in a game or competition, people obey the rules and do not cheat The World Cup organizers are keen to promote the idea of fair play. 2. a way of treating people that is fair and equal Ministers are demanding fair play and more access to European markets for British companies. The committee's decision offended her sense of fair play. (= she believed their decision was not fair) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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“Fair play,” again shouted the negro; “fair play—gib a nigger fair play. In his forays into the North Atlantic the East Wind behaves like a subtle and cruel adventurer without a notion of honour or fair play. Let your reason have fair play, Jack, and you will see this match in so foolish and preposterous a light, that there will be no need of any dissuasive arguments. |
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