Play fair.

Meaning: This means to follow the rules and treat others with fairness and respect during games or competitions. It's like saying, Be honest and just in your actions and decisions.

Choice of Words: Play is an activity done for enjoyment or recreation. Fair means just or impartial. "Play fair" is a reminder to follow the rules and treat others respectfully during games or competitions.

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Don't cheat.

Meaning: This means to not break the rules of the game or activity. It's like saying, Follow the rules and don't try to win by cheating.

Choice of Words: Don't is a contraction of the words "do" and "not" and it means to not do something. Cheat means to break the rules of a game or activity in order to win. When you put them together, "Don't cheat" is a request to not break the rules of the game or activity.

Be honest.

Meaning: This means to tell the truth and not lie. It's like saying, Tell the truth and don't try to deceive anyone.

Choice of Words: Be is a verb that means to exist or to be present. Honest means to be truthful and not lie. When you put them together, "Be honest" is a request to tell the truth and not lie.

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