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Grammar and Linguistics > urgent help is needed!!!!!
urgent help is needed!!!!!
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urgent help is needed!!!!!
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Dear friends! What does it mean? -
TO HIT SOMETHING FAIR AND SQUARE
Thanks in advance
Natasha
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16 Feb 2010
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mimau
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To hit hard on a particular part of ..."she hit me fair and square on the nose"
Hope it helps!
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16 Feb 2010
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yanogator
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I �ve heard "to hit square (or squarely) on the nose" in that sense, but "fair and square" is about dealing with people in a fair (just) and honest way, and has nothing to do with hitting, in my experience.
Bruce |
16 Feb 2010
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class centre
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So, what shall I choose? Any other native English speakers, please...
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16 Feb 2010
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aliciapc
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I �m not a native speaker but they are both right I guess. There�s a difference between BR and AM English, that�s all.
Just for you to have an exact explanation, here �s a link to oxford dictionary :
type " fair " and you�ll get the answers . |
16 Feb 2010
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