abandon fairness
[/əˈbændən ˈfɛrnəs/]
verb phrase
abandonar a imparcialidade
1. to stop treating someone or something fairly; to disregard principles of justice or equality
The referee decided to abandon fairness and made biased calls throughout the game.
O árbitro decidiu abandonar a imparcialidade e fez decisões tendenciosas durante todo o jogo.
2. to act unjustly or show favoritism after previously maintaining impartial conduct
Once the bribe was accepted, the official abandoned fairness in the selection process.
Uma vez que o suborno foi aceito, o oficial abandonou a imparcialidade no processo de seleção.
This phrase is commonly used in discussions of corruption, sports officiating, and workplace discrimination in both Brazilian and American contexts. It carries strong negative connotations and is often used to describe institutional failures or personal moral lapses.
NYC Slang
throw fairness out the window; play dirty
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