Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Fair and square

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  1. Honestly
  2. Fair-skinned
  3. Being vague
  4. Good looking

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Option 1 : Honestly
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The correct answer is: Honestly

Key Points

  • The idiom "Fair and square" means in an honest way and without any doubt.  
    • For example- We followed all the rules and got the money fair and square.
  • So, it is clear that the most appropriate meaning of the idiom "Fair and square" is "Honestly."
  • Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

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  •  मुहावरा "Fair and square" निष्पक्ष और सीधे-साधे तरीके से के अर्थ में प्रयुक्त होता है। इसका मतलब होता है कि किसी काम को पूरी ईमानदारी से किया गया है और इसमें कोई संदेह नहीं है।
    • उदाहरण के लिए- हमने सभी नियम और नियमों का पालन करके पैसे "fair and square" अर्थात ईमानदारी से प्राप्त किए।
  • इस प्रकार, यह स्पष्ट है कि मुहावरे "Fair and square" का सबसे उपयुक्त अर्थ "Honestly" यानी "ईमानदारी से" होता है।
  • इसलिए, सही उत्तर होगा विकल्प 1।
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