Lingo

Injustice

12 Words

6m

1.
[get] away with murder
Phrase

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

The corrupt politician is currently getting away with murder due to their connections and bribes.

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2.
[jump] the line
Phrase

to try to unfairly move past a group of people lining up somewhere before one's turn arrives

The impatient customer tries to jump the line, causing frustration among the other waiting customers.

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conflict of interest
3.
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

The judge recused himself from the case due to a conflict of interest, as he was a shareholder in the company being sued.

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4.
raw deal
Noun

a treatment that is not fair or equal

I feel like I'm getting a raw deal in this business partnership.

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5.
[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

It is unfair to tar all politicians with the same brush, as there are individuals who genuinely work for the betterment of society.

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cheap shot
6.
cheap shot
Noun

a comment or statement that is cruel or unfair

He enabled him to take the cheap shot that ended the fight, stirred the pot and kept Mayweather at the center of controversy.

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7.
[cry] foul
Phrase

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

The player cries foul after the referee's call.

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8.
kangaroo court
Noun

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

They are conducting a kangaroo court to quickly dispense with the accused's case.

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9.
[get] a free pass
Phrase

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

He always gets a free pass for his mistakes while others face consequences.

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below the belt
10.
below the belt
Phrase

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

Bringing up her past failures during the argument was a below the belt move.

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11.
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

The corrupt dictator acts as the judge, jury, and executioner, suppressing dissent and imposing severe punishments on anyone who opposes him.

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12.
the short end of the stick
Phrase

an unfavorable or disadvantageous position or outcome that one receives in a particular situation

In this negotiation, it feels like our side is getting the short end of the stick with the unfavorable terms being imposed upon us.

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