give a fair crack of the whipgive (someone) a fair crack of the whip
British & Australian, informal to give someone an opportunity to do something.
Will you make sure all the speakers are given a fair crack of the whip in the debate?
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give (one) a fair crack of the whip
To allow someone a reasonable opportunity to do something. Yes, I was fired, but I really don't think the manager gave me a fair crack of the whip—I only worked there for a week!