fair shake
/ˌfer ˈʃeɪk/
NOUN
1. Fair and equitable treatment
Reasonable, honest, and unbiased treatment that gives someone the consideration or treatment they deserve.
1.1. Just and impartial treatment
Treatment that is fair, unbiased, and free from favoritism or discrimination.
Synonyms
- fair treatment
- just treatment
- equitable treatment
- equal treatment
- impartial treatment
Antonyms
- unfair treatment
- unjust treatment
- discrimination
- partiality
Examples
- Everyone deserves a fair shake regardless of their background.
- The employees demanded a fair shake from their employer.
Related Words
- fairness
- impartiality
- equity
- evenhandedness
1.2. An equal opportunity or chance
A reasonable opportunity to participate, compete, succeed, or prove one's abilities on equal terms with others.
Synonyms
- fair chance
- equal opportunity
- fair shot
- fair go
- fair crack of the whip
Antonyms
- unfair disadvantage
- denied opportunity
Examples
- The new employees deserve a fair shake to demonstrate their abilities.
- She felt she had never been given a fair shake in the competition.
Related Words
- fighting chance
- level playing field
- open opportunity
1.3. A fair deal or bargain
An honest and reasonable agreement or arrangement in which the parties receive fair consideration.
Synonyms
- fair deal
- square deal
- equitable bargain
- fair agreement
Antonyms
- raw deal
- unfair deal
- bum deal
Examples
- The workers wanted a fair shake in the negotiations.
- Customers expect a fair shake when purchasing goods and services.
Related Words
- fair exchange
- fair trade
- honest dealing