in the dock

English

Etymology

Referring to the dock in which an accused person stands in a courtroom.

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

in the dock

1. (idiomatic) Under accusation, scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.

Related terms

• under the spotlight
• in the spotlight
• under the microscope

Translations

under accusation

• Russian: под колпаком
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