Phrase guide

square deal

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -iːl

1

noun

Meaning 1

A deal that is square (equitable); a fair deal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Keys to running a successful business boil down to a simple concept: offer a square deal and people will take you up on it.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

fair treatment

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fair deal

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: deal

History

Etymology

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