bring someone before someone or something

bring someone before someone or something
bring someone before someone or something
to bring a person to an authority, such as a judge, for criticism or discipline. •

They brought Terri before the committee for her explanation.

I brought you before me to explain your side of the story.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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