Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stack-the-deck
idiom
/stæk ðə dɛk/
Definition
To arrange something in a way that is unfairly advantageous to one side, often by manipulating the outcome.
Examples
- The manager stacked the deck against the competitors by changing the rules at the last minute.
- In the debate, she seemed to stack the deck by only allowing her supporters to ask questions.
Meaning
To make sure that the odds are in your favor, often by dishonest means. This phrase is commonly used in contexts where fairness is compromised.
Synonyms
- manipulate
- rig
- cheat
- fudge the odds
