Put in the dock In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put in the dock", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-04-23 01:04

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Put (one) in the dock phrase

The "dock" is the place in a courtroom where a defendant sits during a trial.

 To look at or examine someone carefully; to say that someone has done something wrong or is guilty of something.

 

The government is being put in the dock for not caring about the poor.

The teacher is putting us in the dock, so none of us dare to cheat.

I didn't take your phone! Why do you keep putting me in the dock?

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To examine someone carefully and thoroughly to see if they are worthy

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Grammar and Usage of Put (one) in the dock

Verb Forms

  • putting (one) in the dock

The verb "put" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Put (one) in the dock

This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the noun "dock".
 

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TODAY
(as) thick as mince

Extremely stupid

Example:

Did you follow his guide and take your mom's money? You are thick as mince.

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