English / idiom
Fair and Square
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Honest, straightforward, and completely according to the rules.
In context
01
Despite grinding poverty, the humble artisan repaid every cent of his loan fair and square.
02
They earned the government poverty relief grant fair and square through honest qualification.
Synonyms
honestly,legitimately,by the book
Antonyms
dishonestly,underhandedly,deceitfully
Collocations
win fair and square,settle fair and square,beat fair and square