Samhälle, Lag och Politik - Injustice

Utforska engelska idiomer som rör orättvisa, inklusive "hoppa kön" och "under bältet".

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to [get] away with murder [Fras]

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

Ex: The corrupt politician is currently getting away with murder due to their connections and bribes .

to [jump] the line [Fras]

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

Ex: She consistently tries to jump the line , disregarding the wait times and frustrating those around her .

conflict of interest [Fras]

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: Her role as a journalist clashed with her personal friendship with the politician , resulting in a conflict of interest .

raw deal [Substantiv]

orättvis behandling

Ex: The employees felt they had been given a raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .

De anställda kände att de hade fått en orättvis behandling när deras förmåner plötsligt minskades.

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

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

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cheap shot [Substantiv]

billigt skott

Ex: I think her making fun of his wife was a cheap shot

Jag tycker att hon gjorde sig lustig över hans fru var ett billigt skott.

to [cry] foul [Fras]

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

Ex: The opposition party will cry foul if they suspect electoral misconduct .

kangaroo court [Substantiv]

skendomstol

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

Den åtalades advokat hävdade att rättegången var en kängurudomstol på grund av den partiske domaren.

to [get] a free pass [Fras]

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

Ex: He always gets a free pass for his mistakes while others face consequences .

below the belt [Fras]

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 [Fras]

a person or group who has unchecked power to make decisions, impose punishments, and carry out those punishments without due process or oversight

Ex: The corrupt dictator acts as the judge, jury, and executioner, suppressing dissent and imposing severe punishments on anyone who opposes him.

the short end of the stick [Fras]

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

Ex: Despite their hard work and dedication , marginalized communities often find themselves on the receiving end of the short end of the stick in terms of access to resources and opportunities .

Samhälle, Lag och Politik
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