Use fair do's only in informal British contexts, and keep the fixed phrase for acceptance or fair-treatment appeals rather than literal legal fairness.
Use fair do's only in informal British contexts, and keep the fixed phrase for acceptance or fair-treatment appeals rather than literal legal fairness.
Fair does and fair doses are spelling errors, while fair dos is a common spelling variant rather than a different idiom.
The exact origin is uncertain. This apostrophe spelling is recorded from the nineteenth century, and the phrase is connected with fair shares or fair treatment.
What does fair do's mean?
Fair do's is a British informal phrase meaning fair enough, reasonable, deserved, or a call for fair treatment.
Is fair do's British?
Yes. Fair do's is mainly British and informal, though it may be understood elsewhere through British media or conversation.
Is fair do's the same as fair dos?
Yes. Fair do's and fair dos are spelling variants of the same British informal expression.
How do you pronounce fair do's?
Fair do's is pronounced /ˌfɛə ˈduːz/, with the second word sounding like dooz.
Can fair do's be used in formal writing?
Usually no. Fair do's is informal and conversational, so formal writing normally uses fair enough, reasonable, or fair treatment.
Is fair does correct?
No. Fair does is normally a spelling error for fair do's or fair dos.
Where does fair do's come from?
The origin is not fully settled. Dictionary evidence records the apostrophe spelling in the nineteenth century and connects it with fair shares or fair treatment.