Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a raw deal

idiom

/ə rɔː dɪl/

Definition

An unfair or unfavorable situation or treatment.

Examples

She felt she got a raw deal when she was passed over for promotion despite her hard work.
After the negotiations, he realized that he had accepted a raw deal regarding the price.

Meaning

A raw deal refers to a situation where someone is treated unjustly or given a disadvantageous outcome, often in a way that feels inequitable or disappointing.