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Idiom get an even break American & Australian if someone gets an even break, they get the same opportunity to improve their situation as other people.This guy has the talent. He just needs to get an even break and he could be up there with the best of them.
idiomget an even breakChance/opportunity to be as likely to get something that you want as everyone else ◆ often used in the negative:If you're a nice guy, you can't get an even break when it comes to meeting women. They only want the rough, tough, macho men. When will women get an even break in the work place? Statistics show that they still have to work twice as hard for less money. give sb an even break: All I'm asking is for you to give me an even break, so I can show you that I can do the job.
get an even breakTo receive an equal opportunity or fair treatment. I know I'm not the CEO's niece or daughter, but this is my dream job, and I am more than qualified for it. I just want to get an even break. |