Phrases Discussing Ethical or Moral Topics

It's a double standard.

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Meaning

Different rules are applied to different people.

Example sentences

John: He got away with it but I got punished.

Alice: That's not fair. It's a double standard.

John: Exactly, and it's infuriating.

Alice: It's truly unfair. Applying different rules based on favouritism is unacceptable – it's a double standard.