English idiom

a fair share

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Figurative meaning

a reasonable portion or a substantial amount of something, especially work or difficulties

Why this phrase?

A 'share' is a portion of a whole; 'fair' usually means equitable, though context can make the amount sound substantial.

Example

“He's done a fair share of the housework this week.”

Dictionary details

Alternate forms

one's fair share

Tags

daily-life

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living a happy life forever, especially as the end of a story

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used to introduce the first of two contrasting points or sides of an argument

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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