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Ireland slang
Well done or good job; an expression of approval.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
Ireland
Formality
Informal.
Fair play means Well done or good job; an expression of approval. It is best read as ireland slang associated with Ireland.
"Fair play" means Well done or good job; an expression of approval. In Ireland, the nuance may be more specific.
Use it in casual contexts where the listener already understands the tone around the term.
"People use "Fair play" to mean well done or good job; an expression of approval."
"I saw "Fair play" in a message and checked the context before using it."
"That sounds like "Fair play" if everyone in the conversation understands the tone."
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Excellent; impressive; cool.
Feeling good, handsome, or looking great.
Great; cool; awesome; hip.
Okay, fine, or good; used to describe something adequate or to brush off questions.
Broken, ruined, or completely worn out.
Feeling sentimental, touched, or overwhelmed by positive emotion.
Our current dataset does not confirm the exact origin of "Fair play". The entry is associated with Ireland, but that is a usage clue rather than proof of origin. We avoid filling that gap with guessed history.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
This entry is best understood as Ireland slang. Usage can still vary by speaker and context.
Use caution. Slang can sound too casual or forced in professional settings unless the workplace tone is relaxed.
"far out" is related, but the tone and exact meaning may differ. Compare the example sentences before swapping one for the other.
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