"Fair enough" in British English
"Fair enough" is used in British English as a substitute for OK. Examples:
Barclay: We drink a lot of tea here in the UK.
Kenneth: Yes, fair enough.
Sometimes you can say "fair enough" when there's nothing more to add to the conversation:
Idabelle: I'm going to buy some vegs at Borough Market.
Debonaire: Oh, fair enough.
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"Fair enough" in British English
"Fair enough" is used in British English as a substitute for OK. Examples:Barclay: We drink a lot of tea here in the UK.
Kenneth: Yes, fair enough.
I don't agree that it is a substitute for OK. It almost seems to be a way of filling space, generally in response to someone telling you something you may disagree with.
You: 'I drink a lot of tea.'
Me, a coffee drinker: 'Fair enough.'
Sometimes you can say "fair enough" when there's nothing more to add to the conversation:
Idabelle: I'm going to buy some vegs at Borough Market.
Debonaire: Oh, fair enough.
Odd use of the word. We would usually just use 'veg'
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Thanks, Jerome. I wasn't 100% sure how the phrase is properly used so thank you very much. It's interesting to know what British people would say. I'll be happy if Su.Ki. writes a comment :)
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Jerome, your example is also correct. Sometimes it doesn't even have to be said in response to an argument. Me: 'I like cats over dogs.' You: 'Fair enough.'
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I'm not from the UK, but I don't think that is quite how you would use "fair enough"
We use the term as well but we use it as a form of consent or agreement in response to an "argument" or point made by someone else. For example:-
Boss: Jerome I need you to stay late to complete this report for our meeting tomorrow morning.
Jerome: I can't stay late but I can take it home with me and complete it later tonight, so it will be ready by morning.
Boss: Fair enough, see you in the morning.
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