fair enough

idiom
UK: /ˌfeər ɪˈnʌf/
US: /ˌfer ɪˈnʌf/

  1. Used to say that you agree with something, or think it is acceptable.

    1. "I think we should leave now." "Fair enough, I'm ready to go." [ ] [ ]
    2. If you want to do it that way, fair enough, but don't expect me to help you with it later. [ ] [ ]

  2. Expressing acceptance of something, even if you are not very happy about it.

    1. "I can't come tonight." "Fair enough, maybe next time." [ ] [ ]
    2. He said he needed the car, and fair enough, I suppose he does use it more than I do. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

very well all right
fair enough interjection

  1. Acknowledge that someone has made a reasonable point.

    1. Fair enough, I didn't think about that. [ ] [ ]
    2. Fair enough; maybe I should have checked with you before inviting them over for dinner. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fair enough" in English means: Used to say that you agree with something, or think it is acceptable., Expressing acceptance of something, even if you are not very happy about it..

The phonetic transcription of "fair enough" is /ˌfeər ɪˈnʌf/ in British English and /ˌfer ɪˈnʌf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fair enough": very well, all right.

Example usage of "fair enough": ""I think we should leave now." "Fair enough, I'm ready to go."". More examples on the page.