How to Pronounce "a raw deal"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɑ/ /ˈdiɫ
uh RAW DEEL
æɪ/ /ɹˈɔː/ /dˈiːl
uh RAW DEEL
Definition
A situation in which someone is treated unfairly or unfair treatment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɑ/ /ˈdiɫ
British English
æɪ/ /ɹˈɔː/ /dˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh RAW DEEL
UK
uh RAW DEEL
Listen in Context
He got a raw deal when they fired him for no reason.
Many people feel they get a raw deal from the company.
It's a raw deal when someone cheats in a game.
I really think she got a raw deal in that divorce settlement.