in all fairness

A form of in fairness — As a counterpoint; for the sake of balance; to lessen the harm.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. alternativeAlternative form of in fairness.

    The latter is an example of intermediate time adjustments although it must in all fairness be added that there has been no overall increase in the journey times of certain of the trains concerned.

    1961 October, “The Winter Timetables of British Railways: London Midland Region”, in Trains Illustrated, page 592
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