Society, Law & Politics - Justice

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

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a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others

Ex: All I want is a fair shake at the job.

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

Ex: It serves him right for lying to everyone.

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done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

Ex: She won the match fair and square.

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to blame the right person or thing

Ex: Before you punish the team, put the saddle on the right horse.

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

Ex: The new policy puts small businesses on an equal footing with larger companies.

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

Ex: I dislike the boss, but give the devil his due, he knows how to run a company.

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in a transparent, honest, and lawful manner

Ex: The company says all its dealings are above board.

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a fair and honest treatment

Ex: Workers are asking for a square deal, not special treatment.

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

Ex: It was poetic justice when the scammer lost his own money in a fake investment.