Society, Law & Politics - Justice

Master English idioms regarding justice, like "on an equal footing" and "a fair shake".

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a fair shake

a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others

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$Definition & Meaning of \"a fair shake\"$

to serve somebody right

to receive an unfortunate consequence or punishment that one truly deserves as a result of one's wrong behavior

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [serve] {sb} right\"$

fair and square

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

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$Definition & Meaning of \"fair and square\"$

to put the saddle on the right horse

to blame the right person or thing

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [put] the saddle on the right horse\"$

on an equal footing

of the same level, status, or position, without any advantage or disadvantage for one person, thing, or group over the other

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$Definition & Meaning of \"on an equal footing\"$

to give the devil his due (in law)

to acknowledge someone's positive qualities or actions, even if that person is generally unpleasant, evil, or disliked

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [give] the devil (his|her) [due] (in law|)\"$

above board

in a transparent, honest, and lawful manner

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$Definition & Meaning of \"above board\"$

square deal

a fair and honest treatment

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$Definition & Meaning of \"square deal\"$

poetic justice

a situation in which one believes that an unfortunate event that has happened to someone is well deserved

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$Definition & Meaning of \"poetic justice\"$