English Explanatory Dictionary

in the dock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Under accusation, scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.

Pronunciation

en-au-in the dock.ogg

Word forms

in the dock

Etymology

Referring to the dock in which an accused person stands in a courtroom.

Synonyms

on trial

Related words

under the spotlight in the spotlight under the microscope
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