Sociedad, Ley y Política - Injustice

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

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to [get] away with murder [Frase]

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 [Frase]

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 [Frase]

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 .

raw deal [Sustantivo]

trato injusto

Ex: He got a raw deal in that lawsuit ; the settlement was far less than he deserved .

Recibió un trato injusto en esa demanda; el acuerdo fue mucho menos de lo que merecía.

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

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

Ex:

cheap shot [Sustantivo]

golpe bajo

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 [cry] foul [Frase]

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

Ex: The protesters cried foul after their peaceful demonstration was met with excessive force .

kangaroo court [Sustantivo]

tribunal ilegítimo

Ex: The defendant 's lawyer argued that the trial was a kangaroo court due to the biased judge .

El abogado del acusado argumentó que el juicio era un tribunal kangaroo debido al juez parcial.

to [get] a free pass [Frase]

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

Ex:

below the belt [Frase]

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

Ex: Using confidential information against a former colleague in a business deal was a below the belt action .

judge, jury, and executioner [Frase]

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 [Frase]

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

Ex: Throughout history , certain groups have received the short end of the stick , facing discrimination and oppression based on their race , gender , or socioeconomic status .

Sociedad, Ley y Política
De acuerdo con las Reglas	Desafiando las normas	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Problemas políticos	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Normas sociales y conformidad	Salir o Escapar	Fraude & Estafa