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
[phrase]
a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others
Ex: The new policy aims to a fair shake for all participants in the upcoming event .
to serve somebody right
[phrase]
to receive an unfortunate consequence or punishment that one truly deserves as a result of one's wrong behavior
Ex: If they do n't take the necessary precautions , it serve them right if they end up getting injured .
to blame the right person or thing
Ex: In the upcoming project , we will carefully consider each team member 's strengths put the saddle on the right horse.
on an equal footing
[phrase]
of the same level, status, or position, without any advantage or disadvantage for one person, thing, or group over the other
to acknowledge someone's positive qualities or actions, even if that person is generally unpleasant, evil, or disliked
Ex: In the future , we will continue give the devil his dues by recognizing the positive impact of individuals who have faced adversity .
above board
[phrase]
in a transparent, honest, and lawful manner
Ex: As we move forward , our aim is to establish above board culture within the organization , promoting integrity and ethical behavior .
square deal
[noun]
a fair and honest treatment
Ex: In the upcoming merger , both companies have committed to striking square deal that benefits all stakeholders involved .
poetic justice
[noun]
a situation in which one believes that an unfortunate event that has happened to someone is well deserved
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