WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈfair ˈshake, n. [countable]
  1. Informal Termsa just and equal opportunity;
    fair treatment.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
fair′ shake′, [Informal.]
  1. Informal Termsan equitable opportunity or treatment:The judges promised that every entrant in the contest would get a fair shake.
  • 1820–30, American.

'fair shake' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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