fair go
(Australia, NZ, informal) A reasonable or equitable opportunity to attempt something.
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(Australia, NZ, informal) A reasonable or equitable opportunity to attempt something.
“Around a year ago, homeless tents started popping up in public parks, vacant lots, behind businesses. Talked to a few. Some were insane but most never had a fair go. Then overnight some *operation* cleaned them all out... No media therefore the prob did not exist.”
He said he wanted a fair go to apply for the scholarship.
“Around a year ago, homeless tents started popping up in public parks, vacant lots, behind businesses. Talked to a few. Some were insane but most never had a fair go. Then overnight some *operation* cleaned them all out... No media therefore the prob did not exist.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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