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fair share

noun
/fɛə ʃɛə/UK/fɛɚ ʃɛɚ/US

Etymology

First attested in the mid-1600s.

Definitions

  1. An equitable or reasonable portion, especially in regards to contributions towards a…

    An equitable or reasonable portion, especially in regards to contributions towards a particular duty, or the dividends thereof.

    • As the company had no dedicated janitor, all employees were expected to do their fair share of cleaning up after lunch.

  2. A significant amount, often implied to be excessive or inordinate

    A significant amount, often implied to be excessive or inordinate; a great deal of something.

    • He endured a fair share of criticism during his lifetime, but his works are now universally considered to be masterpieces.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA