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play fair
verb as in behave
Strongest match
Weak matches
- act correctly
- act one's age
- act with decorum
- be civil
- be good
- be nice
- be on best behavior
- be orderly
- comport oneself
- conduct oneself properly
- demean oneself
- deport oneself
- discipline oneself
- keep one's nose clean
- keep the peace
- live up to
- manage oneself
- mind one's manners
- mind one's p's and q's
- observe golden rule
- observe the law
- shape up
- toe the mark
- watch one's step
Example Sentences
As you can imagine, this did not improve anyone's temper, or willingness to play fair.
But I am not sure it will bring protection since this regime does not really play fair.
Can't play fair in a fight with a man half the size of one of you.
Now take the wheel and finish the watch; and next time play fair, and you won't have to work your passage.'
Play fair with her; show her what your income is; give her all you can afford and what economic and wise administration warrants.
Now, in this case, let us play fair, actuated by the one desire to see that justice is done.
One question, Mr. Eckstein; do they play fair with all concerned?
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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