Sociedade, Lei e Política - Injustice

Explore expressões idiomáticas em inglês relacionadas à injustiça, incluindo "furar a fila" e "golpe baixo".

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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: The new measures being implemented aim to ensure that no one can get away with murder in the future .

to [jump] the line [frase]

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 with jumping the line , but they faced consequences from event organizers .

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

raw deal [substantivo]

tratamento injusto

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

Ele recebeu um trato injusto nesse processo; o acordo foi muito menos do que ele merecia.

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 [substantivo]

golpe baixo

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

Ele permitiu que ele desse o golpe baixo que terminou a luta, mexeu com a situação e manteve Mayweather no centro da controvérsia.

to [cry] foul [frase]

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

Ex: He cried foul after discovering the fraudulent activity within the company .

kangaroo court [substantivo]

tribunal ilegítimo

Ex: The employees believe that the disciplinary hearings at their workplace are akin to a kangaroo court .

Os funcionários acreditam que as audiências disciplinares em seu local de trabalho são semelhantes a um tribunal de kanguru.

to [get] a free pass [frase]

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

Ex: Despite the evidence against him , he somehow got a free pass in the trial .

below the belt [frase]

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

Ex: Spreading false rumors about his personal life was a below the belt tactic to tarnish his reputation .

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: In this negotiation , it feels like our side is getting the short end of the stick with the unfavorable terms being imposed upon us .

Sociedade, Lei e Política
De acordo com as Regras	Desafiando as normas	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Questões políticas	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Normas Sociais e Conformidade	Sair ou Escapar	Fraude & Burla