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Fair enough

Jale Qaraqan

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Fair enough

 means I accept what you’re saying. Not necessarily because you fully agree —
but because you see the reason behind it. It’s a calm way to show understanding, balance, and maturity.

Examples:

1- He said he needed more time before making a decision. She wanted an answer right away, but she paused and replied, “Fair enough.”

2- She wanted things done one way. Her colleague suggested another approach. After thinking about it for a moment, she said, “Fair enough — let’s try it.”

Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English. Today’s expression is short, very common, and surprisingly powerful. It’s “fair enough.”One more time:“fair enough.”

Listen to this: She listened. She didn’t interrupt. She didn’t agree completely — but she understood. After a short pause, she nodded and said, “Fair enough.”

What do you think this expression means?

 “Fair enough” means I accept what you’re saying. Not necessarily because you fully agree —
but because you see the reason behind it. It’s a calm way to show understanding, balance, and maturity.

Let’s listen to some examples:He explained why he couldn’t come that evening.
 She was disappointed, but after hearing him out, she said, “Fair enough.”

She wanted things done one way. Her colleague suggested another approach. After thinking about it for a moment, she said, “Fair enough — let’s try it.”

He said he needed more time before making a decision. She wanted an answer right away,
 but she paused and replied, “Fair enough.”

Often “fair enough” isn’t about giving in. It’s about making space. Space for another perspective.
Space for reality. Space for calm instead of reaction.And in a world where we’re often quick to argue or defend, “fair enough” can be a quiet form of strength.

Now your question: When was the last time you said “fair enough” — not because you lost, but because you understood?

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