Meaning of in fairness | Babel Free

Definitions

As a counterpoint; for the sake of balance; to lessen the harm.

Equivalents

Examples

“Chelsea were given a debatable penalty for Eden Hazard to make⟳ it 2-1 in the first period of extra-time and it was another night of repeat⟳ offending from Costa. Mourinho, in fairness, focused on his team’s shortcomings rather than any misplaced sense⟳ of injustice and even called for Uefa to let⟳ Ibrahimovic off.”

“The chap opposite seems to be trying to pull⟳ a fast one, and having seen the guard is trying to buy⟳ a ticket online... but doesn't succeed⟳. The guard helpfully sells him one, but not quite at the price of one purchased in advance. In fairness he doesn't kick⟳ off, nor does the guard treat⟳ him like⟳ some common criminal. It's a fair cop - or should that be a fare cop?”

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