Lingo

Justice

7 Words

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1.
justice is blind
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used to imply that justice should be impartial and unbiased, and not influenced by any external factors

The goal of a fair trial is to ensure that justice is blind, and that the outcome is based solely on the facts of the case.

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2.
first come, first served
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used to say that people will be served or helped in the order that they arrive or make their requests

Tickets are limited, so it’s first come, first served—get there early to secure yours.

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3.
mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind (exceedingly|) fine
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used to imply that the process of justice or fairness may be gradual but ultimately inevitable

Building a successful business takes time and effort, but the mills of the gods grind slowly but they grind fine, and eventually the hard work will pay off.

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4.
no one should be (the|) judge in his own cause
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used to suggest that a person cannot make an unbiased decision about a matter in which they are directly involved

Even if one is confident in his innocence, it is not appropriate to be a judge in his own cause, as it undermines the credibility of the decision-making process.

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5.
what goes around, comes (back|) around
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used to suggest that if a person does good deeds, they will receive good things in return, and if they do bad deeds, they will face negative consequences

It's important to be honest and ethical in your dealings with others, because what goes around comes around and your reputation will precede you.

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6.
what is good for the goose is (also|) good for the gander
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used to emphasize that equal treatment and fairness should be applied to everyone, without any discrimination or preferential treatment

If you expect your employees to work overtime, you should be willing to do the same; what is good for the goose is good for the gander.

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7.
when thieves fall out, honest men come by their own
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used to suggest that the conflict or disagreement between two untrustworthy people can create an opportunity for honest people to benefit from their downfall

The rival gangs in the neighborhood started fighting each other, leading to an increase in police presence and a decrease in crime; when thieves fall out, honest men come by their own.

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