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(more than) the usual, expected or desired amount of something: I’ve had more than my fair share of problems recently, but now things seem to be getting better again.
have (one’s) share of (something) To have a sufficient amount of something. That little girl is just eight years old, and she’s already had her share of hardship, unfortunately. Don’t worry, you’ll each have your share of the cake. See also: have, of, share.
What does more than fair mean?
(more than) your fair ˈshare of something (more than) the usual, expected or desired amount of something: I’ve had more than my fair share of problems recently, but now things seem to be getting better again.
Definition of fair share : a reasonable amount He gets his fair share of attention, too.
Example sentences. fair share. The Wallabies have had their fair share of off-field controversies over the past few years. I didn’t do my fair share of the parenting.
What is borne more than their fair share?
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishhave had more than your fair share of somethinghave had more than your fair share of somethingMORE THAN something OR somebody ELSEto have had more of something, especially something unpleasant, than seems reasonable Poor old Alan!
to have had a lot or too much of something: We’ve had our share of problems with the new computer system.
have (one’s) share of (something) To have a sufficient amount of something. That little girl is just eight years old, and she’s already had her share of hardship, unfortunately. Don’t worry, you’ll each have your share of the cake.
Do your fair share sentences?
(one’s) fair share (of something) All that one deserves, expects, or is entitled to, whether that be a good or a bad thing. Usually preceded by “more than” to indicate an excessive amount. Leave the rest for the others, you’ve had your fair share.
Will not lift a finger meaning?
: to make an effort to do something —usually used in negative statements I have so many chores to do, and my sister won’t lift a finger to help me. He never lifted a finger to try to improve his failing grades.