“Fair dos” is British slang meaning “fair enough” , or “that’s reasonable / I’ll give you that.”

How it’s used

People say it when they accept that something is justified or when they want to acknowledge someone’s point.

  • “He turned up early and did the work properly.”
  • “Fair dos.”

Similar phrases

It’s close to:

  • “fair enough.”
  • “credit where it’s due.”
  • “I’ll give you that.”

Word note

You may also see it written as “fair do’s” or “fair dos” ; the meaning is the same in casual British English.

Example

“If she handled all the planning, fair dos to her.”