Fair enough

Informal Polite

What it really means

Means "okay, I accept that" or "that's reasonable". A relaxed way to accept an explanation or decision, even if you feel slightly differently.

Chinese explanation
意思是"行吧,有道理"、"可以理解"。用来平和地接受对方的解释或决定,即使自己想法略有不同。

Example conversation

A: I can't come out tonight, I've got an early shift tomorrow. B: Fair enough. Another time.
A:我今晚出不来,明天要早班。 B:那行吧,可以理解。下次再约。

What you could say back

“Cheers for understanding.”

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