have one's day in court

idiom

: to defend oneself in a court of law
Let her have her day in court before you pass judgment on her.

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“Have one's day in court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20one%27s%20day%20in%20court. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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