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
- (idiomatic) Under accusation, scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.
Related terms
- under the spotlight
- in the spotlight
- under the microscope
Translations
under accusation
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