A Fair Shake

Pronunciation: /ə fɛr ʃeɪk/

Definitions of a fair shake

noun a fair shake

Example Sentences

A1 I hope everyone gets a fair shake in the game.

A2 She believes in giving everyone a fair shake before making a decision.

B1 The company promises to give all employees a fair shake when it comes to promotions.

B2 The judge ensured that both sides had a fair shake during the trial.

C1 In a fair society, everyone should have a fair shake at success.

C2 The politician vowed to give every citizen a fair shake in the upcoming election.

Examples of a fair shake in a Sentence

formal It is important for all individuals to receive a fair shake in the justice system.

informal I just want a fair shake at the opportunity to prove myself.

slang I hope I get a fair shake in this game, I really need to win.

figurative Life doesn't always give us a fair shake, but we must make the best of what we have.

Grammatical Forms of a fair shake

• past tense: had a fair shake
• plural: fair shakes
• comparative: fairer shake
• superlative: fairest shake
• present tense: is having a fair shake
• future tense: will have a fair shake
• perfect tense: has had a fair shake
• continuous tense: is getting a fair shake
• singular: a fair shake
• positive degree: fair shake
• infinitive: to have a fair shake
• gerund: having a fair shake
• participle: having had a fair shake

Origin and Evolution of a fair shake

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'a fair shake' originated in the United States in the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of fair treatment or a fair chance, the phrase 'a fair shake' has evolved to encompass the idea of receiving a fair and honest deal or opportunity in various situations.