Be fair!

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interjection

A plea or demand for justice or equality.

He took the last slice of cake, and I shouted, 'Be fair!', because I wanted some too.
Visual representation of "be fair!" - A plea or demand for justice or equality.

Often appears as...

  • don't be fair!
  • please be fair!
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Visual representation of "be fair!"
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Call for Justice

Used when someone is treated unfairly or when you demand equal treatment for yourself or others.

Illustration for Call for Justice
They divided the prizes unequally, so I said, 'Be fair!'
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Emotional Emphasis

Often expresses frustration or desperation when fairness is not observed.

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When I saw her helping only one team, I exclaimed, 'Be fair!'
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Not a Command

It's a plea for fairness, not an authoritative command, even though it sounds direct.

Illustration for Not a Command
When he ignored my request, I pleaded, 'Please, be fair.'
Visual representation of the word "Be fair!"

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