A Raw Deal Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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a raw deal What does a raw deal mean?	unfair treatment	The man got a raw deal when he was forced to resign from his company.
a raw deal What does a raw deal mean?	treatment that is not fair	The sales manager received a raw deal when he was forced to give up his former position.
a raw deal What does a raw deal mean?	treatment that is not fair	The sales manager received a raw deal when he was forced to give up his former position.
a raw deal What does a raw deal mean?	unfair treatment	The man got a raw deal when he was forced to resign from his company.
	Some Random Idioms
stand in awe of (someone or something) What does "stand in awe of (someone or something)" mean?	to look upon someone or something with wonder, to feel respect for someone or something	Everybody stands in awe of the coach of the football team.

hold forth (on/about something) What does "hold forth (on/about something)" mean?	speak in public, talk about something	He was holding forth about taxes last night when I saw him in his office.
Red mist What does "Red mist" mean?	If someone sees red or the red mist, they lose their temper and self-control completely.
like lambs to the slaughter What does "like lambs to the slaughter" mean?	quietly and without complaining about the dangers that may lie ahead	Our football team went like lambs to the slaughter to play against the best football team in the country.
have the feel of (something) What does "have the feel of (something)" mean?	have learned how something feels, be accustomed to something	As soon as I had the feel of the airplane, the instructor let me fly it.
damage What does "damage" mean?	cost; amount of a bill
dip one's toe in the water What does "dip one's toe in the water" mean?	to slowly start to do something new to see if you like it or if other people will approve of it	I am doing some volunteer work at the hospital to try and dip my toe in the water of working in the medical field.

Volte-face What does "Volte-face" mean?	If you do a volte-face on something, you make a sudden and complete change in your stance or position over an issue.
cut (someone) off or cut off (someone) What does "cut (someone) off or cut off (someone)" mean?	to stop someone from saying something, to disconnect someone on the phone	I tried to tell my father about the accident but he cut me off before I could speak.

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A Raw Deal Idiom