fair enough

British and Australian English INFORMAL
This page is about the conversational phrase fair enough

Meaning

You can say this if you think what someone says is reasonable enough to accept or believe.

For example

  • I explained why I was quitting my job, and my boss said, "Fair enough. I guess you couldn't refuse an offer like that."

  • "If you don't want to protest, fair enough, but don't stop others from protesting."

Variety

This is typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz

You can say "Fair enough" after somebody gives you

a. an unbelievable excuse

b. a reasonable explanation

c. a ridiculous suggestion
a) an unbelievable excuse b) a reasonable explanation c) a ridiculous suggestion

Contributor: Matt Errey