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bring to justice

idiom

To cause a person alleged to have committed criminal acts to be brought to trial on the offenses.


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  1. 01

    bring a knife to a gunfight

    To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.

  2. 02

    bring a lump to someone's throat

    To engender a strong emotional reaction.

  3. 03

    bring back to life

    To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.

  4. 04

    bring down the curtain

    To bring something to an end.

  5. 05

    bring down the hammer

    To treat very harshly.

  6. 06

    bring down the house

    To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.

  7. 07

    bring forward

    To call up for consideration.

  8. 08

    bring home

    To earn (money).

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