'to have a fair crack of the whip at things'?

[Mehrgan]

Hi all,
Would you please tell me if this is a common phrase in daily speech? (Especially in BrE?)

I've also heard of 'a fair shake at things', and 'a fair go at...'.



Many thanks!

 

[Tdol]

It's used in BrE- it's hard to say how common it is, but in relevant contexts you'll come across it.

 

[Mehrgan]

It's used in BrE- it's hard to say how common it is, but in relevant contexts you'll come across it.

Many thanks!


And would it have the same meaning if we said, 'they're supposed to be given a fair go at things'?


Ta!

 

[BobK]

Many thanks!


And would it have the same meaning if we said, 'they're supposed to be given a fair go at things'?


Ta!

:up: But I think the 'at things' is redundant. 'A fair go' ≂ 'a fair turn' ≂ 'a fair crack of the whip'.

b