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remain fair

[rɪˈmeɪn fɛr]
verb phrase
manter-se justo; permanecer imparcial
1. To continue to be fair, impartial, or just in dealings with others
The judge will remain fair throughout the trial despite public pressure.
O juiz permanecerá imparcial durante todo o julgamento, apesar da pressão pública.
2. To maintain equitable treatment or honest behavior
We must remain fair to all candidates in the selection process.
Devemos manter a justiça com todos os candidatos no processo de seleção.
Synonyms
stay fairremain impartialremain unbiasedstay justmaintain fairness
Antonyms
become biasedbecome unfairshow favoritismbecome partial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter-se justo; permanecer imparcial
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
manter-se justo; permanecer imparcial
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a level playing field
play by the rules
give everyone a fair shake
manter a boca fechada e a mente aberta
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