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Idiom idiom

dynamite charge

Meaning

Instructions given by the judge to a jury that has failed to reach a verdict, in the hope that they can do so after further deliberation.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Examples
SIMPLE

“The judge gave a dynamite charge to help the jury reach a decision.”

CONTEXTUAL

“After the jury reported they were deadlocked for the third time, the judge issued a dynamite charge to encourage them to keep deliberating.”

COMPLEX

“Recognizing that the trial had already consumed significant resources, the judge delivered a stern dynamite charge, urging the jurors to set aside their differences and reach a unanimous verdict.”

Anchors to
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    charge down

    To lose electrical power

  2. 02

    charge up

    To motivate, to instill someone with determination.

  3. 03

    get a charge out of

    To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.

  4. 04

    large and in charge

    Dominating or controlling a situation with confidence and aplomb.

Last updated August 10, 2026