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What does "fair enough" mean?

Asked by lostinyoureyes (1121points) May 27th, 2010

I don’t know if people even know what this means when they say it.

To me, it’s someone saying “I disagree, but I’m too lazy to tell you why or argue with you.”

What does it mean to you?

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bongo's avatar

It means that you have come to a close enough understanding for things to be fair in their eyes. It may not be exactly what they want but its close enough and it would maybe be unfair and possibly selfish at times to argue it further. but it really depends on the situation.

Primobabe's avatar

I think that “fair enough” is a concession. Two people disagree; one person makes a valid and convincing argument; the second person concedes the point. There’s enough agreement for the outcome to be accepted by both sides.

Cruiser's avatar

If they disagree with me they get a pie in the face and that I consider fair enough!

rebbel's avatar

English is not my native language, but when i use “fair enough” it means that i agree with someone’s viewpoint/opinion/answer after i found out that mine was ‘wrong’.
Like: “Ah, yeah, now i see what you mean/now i get it.”

ucme's avatar

Taken purely at face value it’s an expression of agreement, compliance.Of course some instances can be meant with a heavy dose of sarcasm similar to “whatever” or indeed “blow me” The duality of meanings, don’t you just love it.

lostinyoureyes's avatar

Yes, it varies depending on context, but I feel like people can also mean different things in the same context.. it means something different to everyone. It bothers me because I don’t know if the person disagrees or is making fun of me, or what…

john65pennington's avatar

This saying means the following: an agreement deal between two people.

Also, applies to punishment. example: brother sister both broke a lamp. their punishment was equal or “fair enough”.

Neizvestnaya's avatar

It means, “I’m exhausted and don’t give a damn anymore, leave me alone now.”

jeanmay's avatar

For me, it means “Okey doke, you’re right”. No double meanings, no mocking; just, “I concede”.

roundsquare's avatar

It means “I agree but I’m still not completely convinced in my gut.”

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