fair share

American  

[fair shair] / ˈfɛər ˈʃɛər /

noun

plural

fair shares

1. the just portion of money or other resources, recognition, or effort, due to or from someone.

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Other Word Forms

• unfair share noun

Example Sentences

She’s had her own fair share of flops and bad business decisions, as well as ample successes.

From Salon

Wall Street has seen its fair share of market swings in 2025, from the DeepSeek AI scare to April’s tariff turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal

But mothers and fathers need to realize that good parenting doesn’t come naturally—they are behaviors learned from our own role models, and if you’re anything like Amy and me, you’re going to make your fair share of mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sandwiched between Bel-Air and Santa Monica, the tony Los Angeles neigborhood of Brentwood has long been home to more than its fair share of industry captains, actors, directors, musicians, media moguls and professional athletes.

From Los Angeles Times

Sonia Bompastor's side have had their fair share of European heartbreak, often at the hands of three-time champions Barcelona, who beat them 8-2 on aggregate in last season's semi-finals.

From BBC