Injustice Vocabulary Set in Society, Law & Politics: Full and Detailed List
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/ɡɛt əˈweɪ wɪð ˈmɜːrdər/
Example:
He's always late, but because he's the boss's son, he seems to get away with murder.
/ˈkɑn.flɪkt əv ˈɪn.trəst/
Example:
The judge recused himself due to a conflict of interest.
/ə rɔː diːl/
Example:
She felt she got a raw deal when she was fired without warning.
tar someone with the same brush
/tɑr ˈsʌm.wʌn wɪð ðə seɪm brʌʃ/
Example:
It's unfair to tar all politicians with the same brush; some are genuinely trying to make a difference.
/ə tʃiːp ʃɑt/
Example:
His comment about her past mistakes was a cheap shot.
/kraɪ faʊl/
Example:
The losing team began to cry foul, claiming the referee made biased calls.
/ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː ˌkɔːrt/
Example:
The prisoners held a kangaroo court to decide the fate of the informant.
/ɡɛt ə fri pæs/
Example:
He always seems to get a free pass when he breaks the rules.
/bɪˈloʊ ðə bɛlt/
Example:
His comment about her past was really below the belt.
get the short end of the stick
/ɡɛt ðə ʃɔrt ɛnd əv ðə stɪk/
Example:
He always seems to get the short end of the stick when it comes to promotions.