4.the odds are stacked against sb or things are stacked against sb
(having unfavourable conditions)形势对某人不利
The odds are stacked against civilians getting a fair trial.形势对想要打公平官司的老百姓不利。
Everything seems to be stacked against us.一切似乎都对我们不利。
5.to stack the cards
(cheat at cards)洗牌做手脚；洗牌作弊