bum deal
Unfair informal agreement
A bum deal is an unfair arrangement or disappointing outcome—something that leaves you worse off than you should be: He got a bum deal on that used car.
The phrase suggests being cheated or simply unlucky.
Life handed her a bum deal, but she made the best of it.
- short end of the stickUnfavorable outcome in allocation
- shaftedUnfairly betrayed or cheated
- shortchangedGiven insufficient payment
- ripped offDefrauded or overcharged
- injusticeDenial of fair treatment
swindle · cheated · taken for a ride · scam · fleeced · inequity · bummer · stiffed · sucker punch · deception · fraud · trickery · mishandled · drag · disappointment · bad break · tough break · disadvantaged
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Equitable treatment or opportunity
good deal · square deal · sweet deal · great deal · win-win
bum dealstroke of luck
Fortunate unexpected occurrence
lucky break · windfall · godsend · blessing · bonanza
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