in fairness

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used to introduce a statement that defends sb who has just been criticized, or that explains another statement that may seem unreasonable

   (ENGINE STARTS)

   Now, sir, in fairness, Amy's butt is actually pretty hot.

In the movies · 6

• Well, in all fairness, sometimes you're a bitch.The One I Love2014
• (ENGINE STARTS)Mission: Impossible - Fallout2018
• It is only open for another half an hour, and that woman, in all fairness, is probably bereaved.The Trip2011
• But, in fairness, the Jedi's own eccentricities...The Men Who Stare at Goats2009
• Now, sir, in fairness, Amy's butt is actually pretty hot.Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder2009
• In fairness, sir, we all lost them.Mission: Impossible - Fallout2018
• In fairness to our caller, if Samaritan was in fact...Samaritan2022
• In fairness, I didn't know where he was going with that.Crazy, Stupid, Love.2011

Learn it in full scenes

• The Trip2011
  • Steve and Rob Set Off
  • Steve and Rob Share a Room
  • The Michael Caine Impression Duel

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