COMMON COURT IDIOMS FINAL
STUDY EXAMS
abide by a decision - CORRECT ANSWER-to follow the orders
that a court or judge has given
as sober as a judge - CORRECT ANSWER-alert and
completely sober
very formal
at the mercy of - CORRECT ANSWER-having no defense
against the court or someone
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abide by a decision - CORRECT ANSWER-to follow the orders
that a court or judge has given
as sober as a judge - CORRECT ANSWER-alert and
completely sober
very formal
at the mercy of - CORRECT ANSWER-having no defense
against the court or someone
beat the rap - CORRECT ANSWER-to escape conviction and
punishment for a crime
cast doubt on (someone or something) - CORRECT ANSWER-
to cause someone or something to be doubted
come down hard on (someone) - CORRECT ANSWER-to scold
or punish someone severely
to attack someone vigorously
cop a plea - CORRECT ANSWER-to plea bargain
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