play fair

phrase

: to play according to the rules

He claims that his opponent wasn't playing fair.

Examples of play fair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the minds of Republicans, Democrats are solidifying the idea that our state government doesn’t play fair. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026

It’s been taken down from all streaming platforms because the industry still doesn’t want to play fair. — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025

It’s been taken down from all streaming platforms because the industry still doesn’t want to play fair. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025

Her father’s second-in-command, the handsome Jack Dean, insists family members play fair in obeying their father’s will. — Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025

In a fair fight, the immune system would wipe out cancer every time – but this crafty disease doesn’t play fair. — Michael Irving, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024

China does not play fair with government subsidies, IP, labor or tariffs. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024

In short, celebrities didn’t play fair for the 2023 Fashion Awards this go-round. — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Dec. 2023

Rhymes for play fair

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• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
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• compare