(one's) fair share (of something)
(one's) fair share (of something)
All that one deserves, expects, or is entitled to, whether that be a good or a bad thing. Usually preceded by "more than" to indicate an excessive amount. Leave the rest for the others, you've had your fair share. That poor girl has had to endure more than her fair share of trauma at such a young age.
See also: fair, share
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
one's fair share
the amount of something that one is due relative to what other people are receiving. Let him take more. He didn't get his fair share. I want my fair share. You cheated me! Give me some more!
See also: fair, share
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
(more than) your fair ˈshare of something
(more than) the usual, expected or desired amount of something: I’ve had more than my fair share of problems recently, but now things seem to be getting better again. We’ve all paid our fair share except Delia, who’s never got any money.See also: fair, of, share, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- one's fair share
- your fair share of something
- the dust settles
- got it bad
- have got it bad
- good call
- Good call!
- better things to do
- the spirit moves (one)
- the spirit moves someone