idiom

in the dock

in the dock

On trial in court, especially in a criminal case

Definition

On trial in court, especially in a criminal case

Examples

  • The accused man was placed IN THE DOCK
  • Well, that's IN THE DOCK for you.
  • I suppose that counts as IN THE DOCK.

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