fair shake, a

1. An equitable bargain or opportunity, as in You can always count on the boss to give his crew a fair shake. This expression probably alludes to the shaking of dice. [Colloquial; early 1800s]

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The orders will likely produce a myriad of legal issues, said June Carbone, a law professor and author of "Fair Shake," a book that examines structural obstacles holding women back.

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This uncertainty "reflects a deep discontent about the way the at the country is run, a sense that ordinary families are not getting a fair crack of the whip, a fair shake. A sense that it is run for a few people at the top", he said.

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Deputy White House Press Secretary Jamie Smith said Obama “remains ready and willing to work with Congress to pass legislation that ensures everyone gets a fair shake, a fair shot and plays by the same rules.”

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“The president remains ready and willing to work with Congress to pass legislation that ensures everyone gets a fair shake, a fair shot and pays their fair share.”

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