fair shake, a

Slang definitions & phrases for fair shake, a

fair shake, a

noun phrase

Equal treatment; the same chance as others; even break: He complains he didn't get a fair shake

[1830+; fr an honest shake of the dice]


Idioms and Phrases with fair shake, a

fair shake, a

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. [ ; early 1800s ]