in the dock

Meaning

in the dock

(idiomatic) Under accusation, scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.
Synonym: on trial

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

in the spotlight under the microscope under the spotlight

Examples

I've got to tell you, I'm not really a tie man. I'll wear a tie if I have to: If I'm standing in the dock and it looks like I'm facing 20 years, then I'll definitely wear the tie! Tamer Hassan

Words in the phrase

in the dock

Close letter words and terms

in the direction of the northernmost point on earth in the distance in the district in the dogbox in the doghouse in the domestic markets