fair and square
/fɛr ənd skwɛr/
adjective
- Done honestly, justly, and according to the rules; without cheating or trickery.
- We settled the debt fair-and-square, with both sides agreeing on the amount.
- The referee made sure the match was fair-and-square for both teams.
- She won the election fair-and-square by earning more votes than her opponent.