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kangaroo court

idiom

A judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, or a group of people which conducts such proceedings, which is without proper authority, and often acts abusively or decides unjustly.


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  1. 01

    court of public opinion

    The news media and the public at large, seen as being able to deliver a judgement on someone in the manner of a judge.

  2. 02

    have the ball in one's court

    Alternative form of the ball is in someone's court.

  3. 03

    hold court

    To serve as the principal discussant or center of attention in an informal gathering of friends, associates, etc.

  4. 04

    laugh out of court

    To dismiss as silly something presented with genuine conviction or treated seriously.

  5. 05

    leave the ball in someone's court

    To hand over the responsibility or choice to someone to make a decision or take action about something.

  6. 06

    the ball is in someone's court

    It is someone's turn to do something; often making a decision.

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