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fair advantage

[/fɛr ədˈvæntɪdʒ/]
noun phrasepl: fair advantages
vantagem justa
1. A legitimate or equitable benefit or superiority in a competition, negotiation, or situation that is achieved through proper means and does not violate rules or ethics
Having studied the material thoroughly gave him a fair advantage in the exam.
Ter estudado o material completamente lhe deu uma vantagem justa no exame.
2. A reasonable benefit that one party holds over another without gaining it through deception or unfair means
The home team had a fair advantage due to their familiarity with the stadium.
O time da casa tinha uma vantagem justa devido à sua familiaridade com o estádio.
Synonyms
legitimate advantageequitable edgerightful benefithonest superiority
Antonyms
unfair advantageundue advantagedishonest gainillegitimate benefit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vantagem justa
standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
vantagem legítima
common alternative in São Paulo
Portugal
vantagem legítima
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

level playing field
give someone a fair shake
play by the rules
on equal footing
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