Fair and square

Fair and square:

Definition:

By following the rules in an honest way and without any doubt.

 

Example 1:

I was the winner fair and square.

I was the winner by following the rules in an honest way and without any doubt.

Example 2:

She received the job fair and square. 

She received the job by following the rules in an honest way and without any doubt. 

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(Be) up and running

(Be) up and running:

Definition:

Be operational

Example 1:

When the computer will be up and running?

When the computer will be operational?

Example 2:

 

Why isn't the project up and running yet?

Why isn't the project operational yet?

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At the eleventh hour

At the eleventh hour:

 

Definition:

At the last minute.

Example 1:

I finished the project at the eleventh hour.

I finished the project at the last minute.

Example 2:

We exited the highway at the eleventh hour.

We exited the highway at the last minute.

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