Společnost, Zákon a Politika - Injustice

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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics

to get away with murder

[fráze]

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.

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to jump the line

[fráze]

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.

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conflict of interest

[fráze]

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 a conflict of interest in the research.

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raw deal

[Podstatné jméno]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

nespravedlivé zacházení, nefér obchod

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

Zaměstnanci měli pocit, že se k nim neférově zacházelo, když byly jejich výhody náhle sníženy.

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to tar somebody or something with the same brush

[fráze]

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.

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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.

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kangaroo court

[Podstatné jméno]

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

loutkový soud, nespravedlivý soud

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

Obávám se, že interní šetření společnosti by se mohlo zvrtnout v klokaní soud, pokud nebudou zavedena příslušná ochranná opatření.

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to get a free pass

[fráze]

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

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

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below the belt

[fráze]

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

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

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judge, jury, and executioner

[fráze]

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.

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the short end of the stick

[fráze]

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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Společnost, Zákon a Politika
Podle Pravidel	Zpochybňování Norem	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Politické Otázky	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Sociální normy a konformita	Odejít nebo Uprchnout	Podvod a Podvod

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