🎲 A Fair Shake: Rolling the Dice on Equal Opportunity 🎲
Definition: An equitable opportunity or treatment.
Historical Context: An Americanism dating from the early nineteenth century, the term probably alludes to the shaking of dice, but was soon transferred. An 1830 issue of the Central Watchtower and Farmer’s Journal, a Kentucky publication, had it, “Any way that will be a fair shake.”
Synonyms:
- Level playing field
- Equal footing
- Even break
- Square deal
Antonyms:
- Unfair advantage
- Unequal treatment
- Bias
- Favoritism
Humor-Filled Quote: “Life is not always a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.” — Jack London
Proverbs and Expressions:
- “What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.”
- “Justice delayed is justice denied.”
- “Play by the same rules.”
Literature/Song/Film Recommendations:
- Literature: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
- Song: “Fair” by Ben Folds
- Film: “12 Angry Men” directed by Sidney Lumet
- Poetry: “Democracy” by Langston Hughes
Thought-Provoking Farewell: Remember, fairness is like a game of dice—you might not always roll the winning numbers, but everyone deserves an equal chance to play.
🎲 Quizzes 🎲
Fair winds and following seas, my word-loving friends! Let’s continue to shake things up fairly!
