fair play to someone
fair play (to you)
Well done! That's impressive! I heard you got a promotion—fair play to you! Fair play! I wouldn't have thought of doing that!
See also: fair, play
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
fair play to someone
INFORMALPeople say fair play to someone to mean that they should be praised for something or that what they are doing is reasonable. Fair play to The Levellers themselves for putting on musically adventurous support bands. Fair play to them if they make a few quid out of the deal.
See also: fair, play, someone
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
fair play to someone
used as an expression of approval when someone has done something praiseworthy or the right thing under the circumstances.See also: fair, play, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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