Have (one's) day in court In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have (one's) day in court", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-04-24 06:04

Meaning of Have (one's) day in court

Synonyms:

Fend off , get one’s day in court

Have (one's) day in court adverb phrase spoken language

To have the opportunity to explain yourself before being criticized.

 

She hastily criticized me without having my day in court.

I know you're being mad at me, could you have my day in court?

I think you should be calm first, then have his day in court.

The shopowner accused him of thieving the store's items and fired him without having his day in court.

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Be able to understand one's behaviour or character

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To compete or defend someone or something in a strong or forceful way

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Express one's thoughts or opinions publicly 

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If a person "runs (something) by (one) one more time", he or she gives an explanation to somebody or informs somebody about something one final time.

Grammar and Usage of Have (one's) day in court

Verb Forms

  • have (one's) day in court
  • has (one's) day in court
  • had (one's) day in court
  • be having (one's) day in court

It is mostly used in the present tense.

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