square deal

noun

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

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

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Meanings

nounsquare deal (plural square deals)

plural square deals

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

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

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    "It is our firm belief that we must continue to apply pressure on the TOCs to provide members with a square deal that matches our aspirations," said Lynch.

    2023 May 31, “Network News: Further one-day strike in RMT dispute with TOCs”, in RAIL, number 984, page 20

Synonyms & antonyms

nounfair treatment

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fair deal
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MLA

“square deal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/square%20deal. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “square deal,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/square%20deal.

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