the deck is stacked

английски idiom

MoriokaBoy вторник, 11 февруари 2025, 19:15

Значения на „the deck is stacked“

английски

Full phrase, often: "the deck is stacked against [someone]": Circumstances are unfairly arranged to favor one side over another—usually to someone's disadvantage.

It suggests that an outcome is rigged, biased, or predetermined, much like how stacking a deck of cards (pre-arranging the deck, falsely shuffling, marking cards, dealing from the bottom, e.g.) ensures a particular result in a card game.

Examples:

"No matter how hard she works, the deck is stacked against her; her boss only promotes his friends."

"Small businesses often feel like the deck is stacked against them when competing with large corporations that get tax breaks and subsidies."

MoriokaBoyon вторник, 11 февруари 2025, 19:15

„the deck is stacked“ в текстове

May be the queen of broken hearts But I don't hide behind the crown When the deck is stacked against me I just play a different game

I think it's time we faced the fact: The deck is stacked, the bags are packed, Destined: Trapped!

And I just don't want no more The deck is stacked against you Life's a losing hand

As we move along, the tension creeps, each scene so unfamiliar We stand strong in alliance no retreat, but something's wrong All of the sudden, it's not feeling all that tactical, it's like the deck is stacked against us Something tells me there's a wolf mixed in ...

(People say, people say) Maggie, the deck is stacked You gotta hit your boyfriend back

If they're gonna sink or swiim They'd like to buck the system But the deck is stacked against 'em And they're a little scared

You can tell Me the odds, Tell me how the deck is stacked, And I swear to the gods

I should stop caring but my love won't quit I'm the queen of fools, know the deck is stacked On a losing streak but I′m a-gonna get you back

I'm the queen of fools, know the deck is stacked. I'm on a losin' streak,

Burn it up The deck is stacked The game is rigged

May be the queen of broken hearts But I don't hide behind the crown When the deck is stacked against me I just play a different game

I'm the queen of fools Know the deck is stacked On a losing streak

Electric shock won't bring ya back You've gone over the boards Can't beat the clock the deck is stacked The crowd looks on in horror

Ah, ah It's so hard to say "No" When the deck is stacked to only go slow It's easy sweet to live it up

Do all the dealing from the top Though the deck is stacked against you Win or lose, you have to play