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fair enough
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used to acknowledge the validity or logic behind someone's assertion, even if one doesn't entirely agree with it
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "fair enough" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "fair enough" is not precisely documented, but it emerged as a colloquial expression in the 19th century. The phrase combines the words "fair," meaning reasonable or just, and "enough," indicating an adequate or acceptable extent. "Fair enough"Fair enough" is a response that is used to acknowledge the validity or reasonableness of a statement or argument.
Examples
Fair enough, I'll make sure to spend more time on my academics.
Fair enough, everyone has their own preferences when it comes to movies.
