a fair shake

noun

informal

: a fair deal : fair treatment

The judge gave him a fair shake, requiring him to perform community service.

She expected to get a fair shake from her boss.

Examples of a fair shake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s because immigration lawyers worry people won’t get a fair shake thanks to frequent denials of bond. — Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026

Her association feels the bill did not get a fair shake and will continue to advocate for it in California and for a federal law equivalent. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

Under Big 12 bylaws, Texas Tech is owed a fair shake to make its argument before the conference acts against it. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026

The Rooney Rule is simply there to make sure the door is cracked ajar if not flung open wide for minority candidates who might otherwise not be given a fair shake. — Greg Cote updated March 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for a fair shake

• overtake
• rattlesnake
• shiitake
• undertake
• wapentake
• ache
• ake
• bake
• brake
• break
• cake
• craik