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fair shake, a
Idioms and Phrases
An equitable bargain or opportunity, as in You can always count on the boss to give his crew a fair shake . This expression probably alludes to the shaking of dice. [ Colloquial ; early 1800s]Example Sentences
The orders will likely produce a myriad of legal issues, said June Carbone, a law professor and author of "Fair Shake," a book that examines structural obstacles holding women back.
This uncertainty "reflects a deep discontent about the way the at the country is run, a sense that ordinary families are not getting a fair crack of the whip, a fair shake. A sense that it is run for a few people at the top", he said.
Deputy White House Press Secretary Jamie Smith said Obama “remains ready and willing to work with Congress to pass legislation that ensures everyone gets a fair shake, a fair shot and plays by the same rules.”
“The president remains ready and willing to work with Congress to pass legislation that ensures everyone gets a fair shake, a fair shot and pays their fair share.”
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