fair
fair all's fair in love and war in certain conditions rules do not apply, and any measures are acceptable. The saying is recorded from the early 17th century, but a related idea is found earlier in Lyly's Euphues (1578), ‘Any impiety may lawfully be committed in love, which is lawless.’
fair and softly goes far in a day steady undeviating progress is likely to be more successful than proceeding by fits and starts; saying recorded from the mid 14th century.
a fair field and no favour equal conditions in a contest, not unduly favouring or hindering either side.
fair play's a jewel proverbial saying, early 19th century, applauding the value of honest dealing.
a fair-weather friend someone who cannot be relied on for continuing support in a difficult situation, especially when one is attacked or criticized.
see also none but the brave deserve the fair, give and take is fair play, if St Paul's day be fair and clear at St Paul1, turn and turn about is fair play.
fair and softly goes far in a day steady undeviating progress is likely to be more successful than proceeding by fits and starts; saying recorded from the mid 14th century.
a fair field and no favour equal conditions in a contest, not unduly favouring or hindering either side.
fair play's a jewel proverbial saying, early 19th century, applauding the value of honest dealing.
a fair-weather friend someone who cannot be relied on for continuing support in a difficult situation, especially when one is attacked or criticized.
see also none but the brave deserve the fair, give and take is fair play, if St Paul's day be fair and clear at St Paul1, turn and turn about is fair play.
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