Society, Law & Politics - Injustice

Explore English idioms that relate to injustice, including "jump the line" and "below the belt".

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to [get] away with murder [phrase]

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

Ex: Despite the suspicions , the suspect managed to get away with murder due to lack of evidence .

to [jump] the line [phrase]

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

Ex: It is not acceptable to jump the line ; everyone should wait their turn .

conflict of interest [phrase]

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 [noun]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

Ex: We 're constantly being given a raw deal by our landlord .

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

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 [noun]

a comment or statement that is cruel or unfair

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

to [cry] foul [phrase]

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

Ex: He cried foul after discovering the fraudulent activity within the company .

kangaroo court [noun]

an unofficial court that does not follow the rules and usually punishes people without giving them a fair trial

Ex: The activists claim that the government is running a kangaroo court to suppress dissenting voices .

to [get] a free pass [phrase]

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

Ex: She got a free pass for her tardiness because of her close relationship with the boss .

below the belt [phrase]

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: His sarcastic comment about her appearance was a below the belt remark that crossed the line .

judge, jury, and executioner [phrase]

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

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the short end of the stick [phrase]

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 .

Society, Law & Politics
According to Rules	Defying Norms	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Political Issues	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Social Norms & Conformity	Leaving or Escaping	Fraud & Swindle