Be fair!
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.
Often appears as...
- don't be fair!
- please be fair!
verb
Behaving in a way that is right or reasonable.
She always tries to be fair when dealing with her students.
Often appears as...
- be fair to everyone
- be fair in decision
verb
Describing the act of treating all parts of a situation equally.
We need to be fair while distributing the tasks among team members.
Often appears as...
- be fair in distribution
- be fair in evaluation
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.
Often appears as...
- don't be fair!
- please be fair!
verb
Behaving in a way that is right or reasonable.
She always tries to be fair when dealing with her students.
Often appears as...
- be fair to everyone
- be fair in decision
verb
Describing the act of treating all parts of a situation equally.
We need to be fair while distributing the tasks among team members.
Often appears as...
- be fair in distribution
- be fair in evaluation
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Call for Justice
Used when someone is treated unfairly or when you demand equal treatment for yourself or others.
They divided the prizes unequally, so I said, 'Be fair!'
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Emphasis
Often expresses frustration or desperation when fairness is not observed.
When I saw her helping only one team, I exclaimed, 'Be fair!'
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Command
It's a plea for fairness, not an authoritative command, even though it sounds direct.
When he ignored my request, I pleaded, 'Please, be fair.'
Pro Tip 1/3Call for Justice
Used when someone is treated unfairly or when you demand equal treatment for yourself or others.
They divided the prizes unequally, so I said, 'Be fair!'
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Emphasis
Often expresses frustration or desperation when fairness is not observed.
When I saw her helping only one team, I exclaimed, 'Be fair!'
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Command
It's a plea for fairness, not an authoritative command, even though it sounds direct.
When he ignored my request, I pleaded, 'Please, be fair.'
Pro Tip 1/3Call for Justice
Used when someone is treated unfairly or when you demand equal treatment for yourself or others.
They divided the prizes unequally, so I said, 'Be fair!'
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Emphasis
Often expresses frustration or desperation when fairness is not observed.
When I saw her helping only one team, I exclaimed, 'Be fair!'
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Command
It's a plea for fairness, not an authoritative command, even though it sounds direct.
When he ignored my request, I pleaded, 'Please, be fair.'
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