without fear or favor
without fear or favor
Without pressure from or partiality to any person or other external influence. One of the foundations of our country is to have a press that can publish stories without fear or favor—if politicians start threatening the press, it would undermine our very democracy. Finding a judge who will try a case against one of the infamous Zamboni Brothers without fear or favor is going to be more difficult than you think.
See also: favor, fear, without
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
without fear or favour
not influenced by any consideration of the people involved in a situation; impartially. 1996 Japan Times It should be possible if all officials involved in the election process are allowed to work without fear or favour and keep their impartiality.
See also: favour, fear, without
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
without ˌfear or ˈfavour
(British English) (American English without ˌfear or ˈfavor) (formal) (judge, decide something, etc.) in a completely fair way without being influenced by anybody: The newspaper reprinted the facts, without fear or favour.See also: favour, fear, without
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- without fear or favour
- under the influence
- backstairs influence
- under the influence of alcohol
- control over
- control over (someone or something)
- go to press with
- go to press with (something)
- work itself out
- big hitter