Dishonest or untrustworthy.
unehrlich oder unzuverlässig (unehrlich oder unzuverlassig)
"Everyone knows that politician is crooked as a snake."
"alle wissen, dass dieser Politiker unehrlich wie eine Schlange ist." (alle wissen, dass dieser Politiker **crooked as a snake** ist.)
if legal redress is available but not delivered in time, it...
to set a limit or boundary
experiencing a period of bad luck
to start something too soon
To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.
to be tough in making a deal or negotiation