in the dock
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Referring to the dock in which an accused person stands in a courtroom.
Pronunciation[edit]
Audio (AU) (file)
Prepositional phrase[edit]
- (idiomatic) Under accusation, scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.
- Synonym: on trial
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
(idiomatic) under accusation, scrutiny; subject to critical inspection
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