fair off (C1)
verb phrase
Pronunciation: fɛər ɔf
Definition
To perform or succeed in a particular way, especially in relation to expectations or a specific situation; to turn out or happen.
Examples
The new product did not fair off well in the market, with sales much lower than predicted.
Despite the difficult circumstances, the students managed to fair off quite admirably on their final exams.
How do you think our team will fair off against the champions next week?
How to Use fair off
- fair off well (collocation)
- To perform or succeed positively. — "She managed to fair off well in her job interview."
- fair off badly (collocation)
- To perform or succeed negatively. — "The company fair off badly during the economic downturn."
- fair off against (collocation)
- To perform or succeed when competing with someone or something. — "It will be interesting to see how the new player fair off against the experienced veterans."
- fair off in (prepositional phrase)
- To perform or succeed in a specific situation or context. — "He did not fair off in the competition as he had hoped."
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