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Společnost, Zákon a Politika - Injustice

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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics
to [get] away with murder

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

Ex: She broke the rules again, but this time she will not get away with murder.
to [jump] the line

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

Ex: They complained that wealthy applicants were jumping the line for housing.
conflict of interest

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: To avoid a conflict of interest, he did not take part in the decision.
raw deal
raw deal
[Podstatné jméno]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

nespravedlivé zacházení, nefér obchod

nespravedlivé zacházení, nefér obchod

Ex: He did all the work , but the credit went to someone else ; that was a raw deal.

Během jednání dostali nespravedlivé zacházení a zůstali s nevýhodnými podmínkami.

to [tar] {sb/sth} with the same brush

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

Ex: The review tarred the whole product line with the same brush, even though only one model failed.
to [cry] foul
to cry foul
[fráze]

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

Ex: The losing candidate cried foul and demanded a recount.
kangaroo court
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

loutkový soud, nespravedlivý soud

Ex: He refused to attend what he called a kangaroo court with no lawyer and no evidence .

Věděli jsme, že to byl klokaní soud, protože rozsudek byl vynesen před předložením jakýchkoli důkazů.

to [get] a free pass

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

Ex: If we give him a free pass now, everyone else will expect the same.
below the belt

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

Ex: Using her grief to win the argument was below the belt.
judge, jury, and executioner

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

Ex: Giving one supervisor unchecked power turns him into judge, jury, and executioner.
the short end of the stick

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

Ex: The new policy was meant to help everyone, but part-time staff got the short end of the stick.
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