A rough deal

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noun

An unfair or harsh treatment or situation.

She felt she was getting a rough deal at work, with less pay for the same work.
Visual representation of "a rough deal" - An unfair or harsh treatment or situation

Often appears as...

  • getting a rough deal
  • given a rough deal

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "a rough deal"
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Subtle Emotion

Often implies feelings of resentment or injustice.

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After being overlooked for promotion, he whispered, 'This is such a rough deal.'
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Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation, rarely in formal writing.

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In the break room, she complained about getting a rough deal on her schedule.
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Comparative Situations

Use when comparing situations, showing one as noticeably worse.

Illustration for Comparative Situations
Compared to my colleagues, I'm definitely getting a rough deal.
Visual representation of the word "A rough deal"

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