Společnost, Zákon a Politika - Injustice

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to [get] away with murder [fráze]

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

Ex: If we strengthen our legal system , fewer criminals will be able to get away with murder .

to [jump] the line [fráze]

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

Ex: Despite warnings , some people still jumped the line during last year 's event , leading to disorder and complaints .

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 judge recused himself from the case due to a conflict of interest , as he was a shareholder in the company being sued .

raw deal [Podstatné jméno]

nespravedlivé zacházení

Ex: She always gets a raw deal when it comes to promotions at work .

Pokaždé dostane nespravedlivé zacházení, když přijde na povýšení v práci.

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

Ex: It is unfair to tar all politicians with the same brush , as there are individuals who genuinely work for the betterment of society .

cheap shot [Podstatné jméno]

levný výstřel

Ex: He enabled him to take the cheap shot that ended the fight , stirred the pot and kept Mayweather at the center of controversy .

Umožnil mu udělit levný zásah, který ukončil boj, rozvířil situaci a udržel Mayweathera v centru kontroverze.

to [cry] foul [fráze]

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

Ex: The player cries foul after the referee 's call .

kangaroo court [Podstatné jméno]

loutkový soud

Ex: If the authorities continue to ignore due process , there will be a risk of turning the legal system into a kangaroo court .

Pokud úřady budou i nadále ignorovat řádný proces, hrozí riziko přeměny právního systému na klokaní soud.

to [get] a free pass [fráze]

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

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below the belt [fráze]

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

Ex: Sending anonymous hate messages to exploit someone 's vulnerabilities is a below the belt act of cyberbullying .

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

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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: In the previous project , our team got the short end of the stick with the most challenging tasks and tight deadlines .