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Sociedad, Ley y Política - Injustice

Explora modismos en inglés relacionados con la injusticia, incluyendo "colarse" y "golpe bajo".

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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 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
[Sustantivo]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

trato injusto, mal trato

trato injusto, mal trato

Ex: The employees felt they had been given a raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .Los empleados sintieron que habían recibido un **trato injusto** cuando sus beneficios fueron repentinamente reducidos.

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
[Sustantivo]

a comment or statement that is cruel or unfair

golpe bajo, comentario mezquino

golpe bajo, comentario mezquino

Ex: It would be a cheap shot to roast Franklin with the evidence he gave you as his friend .Sería un **golpe bajo** criticar a Franklin con las pruebas que te dio como su amigo.

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
[Sustantivo]

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

tribunal ilegítimo, justicia de pacotilla

tribunal ilegítimo, justicia de pacotilla

Ex: I fear that the company 's internal investigation might devolve into a kangaroo court if proper safeguards are not in place .Temo que la investigación interna de la empresa pueda degenerar en un **tribunal kangaroo** si no se establecen las salvaguardias adecuadas.

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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