We needed a Daniel come to judgement to settle our argument.
Daniel come to judgement
idiomOne who wisely settles a difficult matter.
Origin
first recorded 16th c.Coined by English playwright William Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice (c.1597), after the Biblical Daniel famed for his wise judgement and dream interpretations.
The team was stuck in a long debate until the manager arrived like a Daniel come to judgement to solve the problem.
When the board members could not agree on the merger, they invited an outside expert to act as a Daniel come to judgement and provide a final, wise decision.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
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come alive
to become responsive and animated.
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come along
To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.