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Společnost, Zákon a Politika - Injustice

Prozkoumejte anglické idiomy, které se týkají nespravedlnosti, včetně „jump the line“ a „below the belt“.

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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics

to be able to do something wrong or illegal without receiving punishment or facing any consequences

Ex: The new measures being implemented aim to ensure that no one can get away with murder in the future.

to unfairly try to do something when it is someone else's turn to do so

Ex: The group of friends thought they could get away with jumping the line, but they faced consequences from event organizers.

a situation where someone's personal stake or potential gain from a decision may hinder their ability to make an unbiased or fair choice

Ex: The researcher 's close family connection to a study subject prompted concerns about conflict of interest in the research .
raw deal
[Podstatné jméno]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

nespravedlivá dohoda, špatná nabídka

nespravedlivá dohoda, špatná nabídka

Ex: The employees felt they had been given raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .

to unfairly assume that a person or thing is as same as someone or something that they are associated with

Ex: It is crucial to strive for a future where no one is tarred with the same brush based on their background, but rather judged on their individual merits.
cheap shot
[Podstatné jméno]

a comment or statement that is cruel or unfair

levná rána, nefairní útok

levná rána, nefairní útok

Ex: It would be cheap shot to roast Franklin with the evidence he gave you as his friend .
to cry foul
[fráze]

to express a strong objection to something that is perceived as unfair or unjust

Ex: She will cry foul if she feels her ideas are being dismissed unfairly.
kangaroo court
[Podstatné jméno]

an unofficial court that does not follow the rules and usually punishes people without giving them a fair trial

záhadný soud, soud bez spravedlnosti

záhadný soud, soud bez spravedlnosti

Ex: I fear that the company 's internal investigation might devolve into kangaroo court if proper safeguards are not in place .

to receive special treatment or permission to avoid obligations, restrictions, or consequences

Ex: Despite the evidence against him , he got a free pass in the trial .

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Employing personal attacks instead of addressing the issue at hand is below the belt strategies .

a person or group who has unchecked power to make decisions, impose punishments, and carry out those punishments without due process or oversight

Ex: In the Wild West, pioneers and settlers often had to be their own judge, jury, and executioner, responsible for maintaining law and order in the absence of formal institutions.

an unfavorable or disadvantageous position or outcome that one receives in a particular situation

Ex: The marginalized communities fear they will continue to get the short end of the stick unless proactive measures are taken to address systemic biases and discrimination.
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