settle out of court Idiom

ball is in someone's court

be someone else's move or turn The ball was in the union's court after the company made their final offer.

ball's in your court

(See the ball's in your court)

courtesy of

from, given by, donated by The doughnuts are courtesy of Harry's Bakery.

hold court

act like a king or queen among their subjects He always acts like he is holding court among his subjects when I see him in his office.

kangaroo court

a self-appointed group that decides what to do to someone who is supposed to have done wrong. It was decided in a kangaroo court that he would have to pay for the damage that he had caused to the school building.

take you to court

sue you, bring a lawsuit against you If you don't pay for the damage, they could take you to court.

the ball's in your court

you speak or act now, it's your turn She offered to pay $1900 for your car, so the ball's in your court.

court in

to initiate into a gang

court out

to initiate out of a gang

throw oneself on the mercy of the court

Idiom(s): throw oneself on the mercy of the court AND throw oneself at the mercy of the court

Theme: LEGAL - COURTROOM

to plead for mercy from a judge in a courtroom.
• Your honor, please believe me, I didn't do it on purpose. I throw myself on the mercy of the court and beg for a light sentence.
• Jane threw herself at the mercy of the court and hoped for the best.