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fairer

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the fair/fairer sex

  (old-fashioned)

women

Usage notes: Some women think this phrase is offensive.

My father hated the idea of me joining the army. He always said it wasn't a suitable occupation for the fair sex.

See also: fair, sex

I/You can't say fairer than that.

  (British & Australian informal)

something that you say in order to tell someone that an offer you have made is fair and that you think they should accept it I'll wash the dishes if you cook dinner. You can't say fairer than that, can you?

See also: fairer, say