impeach someone for something

impeach someone for something
impeach someone for something
1. to charge someone with doing something illegal. •

You can't impeach her for just disagreeing!

We tried to impeach Gus for failing to attend sessions.

2. to criticize or discredit someone for something. •

The opposition impeached him for his position in no uncertain terms.

Liz was impeached by the press for her views.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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