[square deal] {n. phr.} 1. Equitable or fair treatment. * /We are proud to say that at this firm every employee gets a square deal./ Contrast: [NEW DEAL], [RAW DEAL]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

square

[square] See: [FAIR AND SQUARE], [SHOOT STRAIGHT] or [SHOOT SQUARE]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

square peg in a round hole

[square peg in a round hole] {n.}, {informal} A person who does not fit into a job or position; someone who does not belong where he is. * /Arthur is […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

fair play

[fair play] {n.} Equal and right action (to another person); justice. * /The visiting team did not get fair play in the game./ * /The judges decided against Bob, but […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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gun for

[gun for] {v.}, {informal} 1. To hunt for with a gun; look hard for a chance to harm or defeat. * /The cowboy is gunning for […]

loose

[loose] See: [AT LOOSE ENDS], [CAST OFF] or [CAST LOOSE], [CUT LOOSE], [PLAY FAST AND LOOSE], [HAVE A SCREW LOOSE], [LET […]

La Rochefoucauld

In jealousy there is more of self love than of love to another.

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Albert Einstein

I am convinced that He (God) does not play dice.

French fried potato

[French fried potato] or [French fry] {n.} A narrow strip of potato fried in deep fat. - Usually used in the plural. * /Sue […]

speak volumes

[speak volumes] {v. phr.} To tell or show much in a way other than speaking; be full of meaning. * /The nice present she […]