Fair crack of the whip meaning
What does the saying 'Fair crack of the whip' mean?
Idiom: Fair crack of the whip
Meaning:
If everybody has a fair crack of the whip, they all have equal opportunities to do something.
Country: British English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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