Definition of fair shake
: a fair chance or fair treatment
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
Examples of fair shake in a Sentence
it's going to be tough to get a fair shake the way this country's legal system is set up
Recent Examples of fair shake from the Web
-
Fast food companies, say, would send representatives to meet with union officials and other worker representatives, and hammer out a deal that ensures workers get a fair shake.
-
Chandler voters will decide on city leaders this year, but some worry independent voters aren't getting a fair shake.
-
But someday those users will ask questions and demand a fair shake.
-
The data is worth thinking about as the 2018 Winter Olympics get started: are all athletes really getting a fair shake?
-
While this year's Grammys have been praised for finally giving hip-hop a fair shake, the Lorde controversy brings a lack of gender equality to the forefront.
-
Scott Frost hopes UCF’s undefeated season will help other Group of 5 schools to get a fair shake at earning a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
-
Trump doesn’t feel the U.S. gets a fair shake at the WTO -- an argument other members question, given America’s leading role in creating the trade tribunal and the global rules that underpin it.
-
Sure, liberals and Democrats were never going to give him a fair shake.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fair shake.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of fair shake
1830
fair shake Synonyms
Near Antonyms
bias, one-sidedness, partiality, prejudice;
unfairness, unjustness, wrongfulness;
crime, offense (or offence), wrongdoing;
Related Words
equitability, equitableness, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality;
Learn More about fair shake
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up fair shake? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
