a rough deal
a raw deal = a rough deal
a situation in which someone receives unfair or harsh treatment – informal
RELATED IDIOMS :
a-big-deal
a thing considered important – informal
big-deal!
used to express contempt for something regarded as impressive or important by another person – informal
a-square-deal
a fair bargain or treatment
Square here has the sense of honest which as an adjective was associated originally with honourable play at cards.
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