Meaning of the word "fair play is a jewel" in English

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fair play is a jewel

US /fɛr pleɪ ɪz ə ˈdʒuːəl/
UK /feə pleɪ ɪz ə ˈdʒuːəl/
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Idiom

a proverb emphasizing that fair and honest behavior is highly valuable and should be prized

Example:
Even in a tough competition, remember that fair play is a jewel.
He won by cheating, forgetting that fair play is a jewel.