A raw/rough deal In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a raw/rough deal", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-08 12:12

Meaning of A raw/rough deal

A raw/rough deal noun phrase

Used to indicate an unfair treatment

Part-time lecturers are often given a raw deal.

Our leader seems to give members a rough deal.

I felt that I got a raw deal when I was forced to quit my job without a reason.

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To make fun of somebody/ something.

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To be treated unfairly in a deal, resulting in a disadvantage or burden; to be treated unfairly in some way.

fuck over

To act or behave unfairly toward someone. To make a situation difficult for someone 

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