Opinions & arguments
to be fair
adding a balanced point
You say to be fair before mentioning a fact that makes a criticism or opinion more balanced.
Hear it in real life
The service was disappointing.
To be fair, they were dealing with a power cut.
The room is small, but to be fair, the rent is very low.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: For be fair, he works hard.
Say: To be fair, he works hard.
The fixed phrase begins with "to," not "for."
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
to be fair,clause; but to be fair,clause
Your turn: say it out loud
The room is small, but to be fair, the rent is very low.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
to be fair
adding a balanced point
“The room is small, but to be fair, the rent is very low.”
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