A raw deal
noun
An unfair treatment or situation.
John felt he got a raw deal when he was overlooked for a promotion.
Often appears as...
- get a raw deal
- give a raw deal
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
noun
An unfair treatment or situation.
John felt he got a raw deal when he was overlooked for a promotion.
Often appears as...
- get a raw deal
- give a raw deal
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Charged
The phrase often conveys feelings of resentment or dissatisfaction with unfair situations.
After working overtime without extra pay, Mina said she got a raw deal.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
'A raw deal' is informal and typically used in everyday conversation rather than in formal writing.
When consumers complain about poor service, they say they're getting a raw deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
It's often used to discuss societal issues where certain groups may be disadvantaged.
The documentary highlighted how the farming community has been given a raw deal by the government.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Charged
The phrase often conveys feelings of resentment or dissatisfaction with unfair situations.
After working overtime without extra pay, Mina said she got a raw deal.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
'A raw deal' is informal and typically used in everyday conversation rather than in formal writing.
When consumers complain about poor service, they say they're getting a raw deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
It's often used to discuss societal issues where certain groups may be disadvantaged.
The documentary highlighted how the farming community has been given a raw deal by the government.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Charged
The phrase often conveys feelings of resentment or dissatisfaction with unfair situations.
After working overtime without extra pay, Mina said she got a raw deal.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
'A raw deal' is informal and typically used in everyday conversation rather than in formal writing.
When consumers complain about poor service, they say they're getting a raw deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
It's often used to discuss societal issues where certain groups may be disadvantaged.
The documentary highlighted how the farming community has been given a raw deal by the government.
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