Meaning of 'Bring someone to book'
What does the saying 'Bring someone to book' mean?
Idiom: Bring someone to book
Meaning:
If somebody is brought to book, they are punished or made to account for something they have done wrong.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Law |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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