Fair enough
phrase
Used to express agreement or acceptance.
If you don't want to go, fair enough.
Often appears as...
- if you don't want to
- that's fair enough
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
phrase
Used to admit that something is reasonable or justifiable.
Fair enough, you've been working hard and deserve a break.
Often appears as...
- you have a point
- that's understandable
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
phrase
Used to express agreement or acceptance.
If you don't want to go, fair enough.
Often appears as...
- if you don't want to
- that's fair enough
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
phrase
Used to admit that something is reasonable or justifiable.
Fair enough, you've been working hard and deserve a break.
Often appears as...
- you have a point
- that's understandable
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Agreement
Expresses informal consent without strong enthusiasm, often during discussions or plans.
You think we should leave at 6 am? Fair enough.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Reluctance
Can indicate a polite concession or acknowledgement even if partially disagreeing.
You want the window seat again? Fair enough, but I get it next time.
Pro Tip 3/3Ending Debates
Used to tactfully end a discussion or avoid further debate when a consensus has been reached.
So we're splitting the bill equally? Fair enough, let's do that.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Agreement
Expresses informal consent without strong enthusiasm, often during discussions or plans.
You think we should leave at 6 am? Fair enough.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Reluctance
Can indicate a polite concession or acknowledgement even if partially disagreeing.
You want the window seat again? Fair enough, but I get it next time.
Pro Tip 3/3Ending Debates
Used to tactfully end a discussion or avoid further debate when a consensus has been reached.
So we're splitting the bill equally? Fair enough, let's do that.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Agreement
Expresses informal consent without strong enthusiasm, often during discussions or plans.
You think we should leave at 6 am? Fair enough.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Reluctance
Can indicate a polite concession or acknowledgement even if partially disagreeing.
You want the window seat again? Fair enough, but I get it next time.
Pro Tip 3/3Ending Debates
Used to tactfully end a discussion or avoid further debate when a consensus has been reached.
So we're splitting the bill equally? Fair enough, let's do that.
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