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Gesellschaft, Recht und Politik - Injustice

Erkunden Sie englische Redewendungen, die sich auf Ungerechtigkeit beziehen, einschließlich "sich vordrängeln" und "unter die Gürtellinie".

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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.
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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 jumping the line, but they faced consequences from event organizers .
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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 .
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raw deal
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a treatment that is not fair or equal

ungerechte Behandlung, schlechter Deal

ungerechte Behandlung, schlechter Deal

Ex: The employees felt they had been given a raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .Die Mitarbeiter fühlten sich **ungerecht behandelt**, als ihre Leistungen plötzlich gekürzt wurden.
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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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cheap shot
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a comment or statement that is cruel or unfair

billiger Schuss, grausamer Kommentar

billiger Schuss, grausamer Kommentar

Ex: It would be a cheap shot to roast Franklin with the evidence he gave you as his friend .Es wäre ein **billiger Schuss**, Franklin mit den Beweisen, die er dir als Freund gegeben hat, zu verspotten.
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to cry foul
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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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an unofficial court that does not follow the rules and usually punishes people without giving them a fair trial

Scheingericht, ungerechtes Gericht

Scheingericht, ungerechtes Gericht

Ex: I fear that the company 's internal investigation might devolve into a kangaroo court if proper safeguards are not in place .Ich befürchte, dass die interne Untersuchung des Unternehmens zu einem **Känguru-Gericht** werden könnte, wenn keine angemessenen Sicherheitsvorkehrungen getroffen werden.
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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 .
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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 .
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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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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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