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社会、法律与政治 - Injustice

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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
[名词]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

不公平的待遇, 不公正的交易

不公平的待遇, 不公正的交易

Ex: The employees felt they had been given a raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .当福利突然被削减时,员工们觉得他们受到了**不公平的待遇**。
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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
[名词]

a comment or statement that is cruel or unfair

卑鄙的手段, 残酷的评论

卑鄙的手段, 残酷的评论

Ex: It would be a cheap shot to roast Franklin with the evidence he gave you as his friend .用富兰克林作为朋友给你的证据来嘲笑他会是一个**卑鄙的手段**。
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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

袋鼠法庭, 不公正的法庭

袋鼠法庭, 不公正的法庭

Ex: I fear that the company 's internal investigation might devolve into a kangaroo court if proper safeguards are not in place .我担心如果沒有适当的保障措施,公司的内部调查可能会沦为**袋鼠法庭**。
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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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