appeal to Caesar

To direct a plea to the most powerful person in a particular setting or situation. No one else has the authority to overturn this decision—you'll have to appeal to Caesar on this one.

appeal to Caesar

appeal to the highest possible authority.

The allusion is to the claim made by the apostle Paul to have his case heard in Rome, which was his right as a Roman citizen: ‘I appeal unto Caesar’ (Acts 25:11).

See also: appeal, caesar

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you'll catch your death (of cold)
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References in periodicals archive

As great and influential a writer as he was, Orwell could not hold a candle to the Apostle Paul who, in his appeal to Caesar, said, "if I ...

A time to kill

Paul's bold assertion that the (pagan) "powers that be" were "ordained of God" and his fateful decision in a tight spot to appeal to Caesar followed quite logically.

Letters & responses

Rescued by Roman soldiers, he goes through a complex series of interrogations, plots, and trials, and a long imprisonment in Caesarea, before finally being forced to appeal to Caesar. Now he sets out for Rome, but ironically as a Roman prisoner.

Preaching on Acts for mission formation

That this is Luke's aim in recounting Paul's 'appeal to Caesar' in 25-26 is further reinforced by the impression of Paul's wealth (being able to pay for his travel expenses) and by the way he is treated by the ship's crew, the Maltese leaders, the welcoming deputation, and the Jewish leaders at Rome (27-28).

Luke's Portrait of Paul

Writing in The Forum (December 1888), Tourgee stated his conviction that American literature had become "distinctly Confederate in sympathy." Among his other books are Figs and Thistles (1879), <IR> HOT PLOUGHSHARES </IR> (1883), An Appeal to Caesar (1884), Button's Inn (1887), and Pactolus Prime (1890).

Tourgee, Albion W(inegar) (1838-1905)

词组	appeal to Caesar
释义	appeal to Caesar appeal to Caesar To direct a plea to the most powerful person in a particular setting or situation. No one else has the authority to overturn this decision—you'll have to appeal to Caesar on this one. See also: appeal, caesar Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. appeal to Caesar appeal to the highest possible authority. The allusion is to the claim made by the apostle Paul to have his case heard in Rome, which was his right as a Roman citizen: ‘I appeal unto Caesar’ (Acts 25:11). See also: appeal, caesar Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: caesar register with register with (someone or something) you'll catch your death you'll catch your death (of cold) go all out go all out for something bark at the moon bay at the moon howl References in periodicals archive As great and influential a writer as he was, Orwell could not hold a candle to the Apostle Paul who, in his appeal to Caesar, said, "if I ... A time to kill Paul's bold assertion that the (pagan) "powers that be" were "ordained of God" and his fateful decision in a tight spot to appeal to Caesar followed quite logically. Letters & responses Rescued by Roman soldiers, he goes through a complex series of interrogations, plots, and trials, and a long imprisonment in Caesarea, before finally being forced to appeal to Caesar. Now he sets out for Rome, but ironically as a Roman prisoner. Preaching on Acts for mission formation That this is Luke's aim in recounting Paul's 'appeal to Caesar' in 25-26 is further reinforced by the impression of Paul's wealth (being able to pay for his travel expenses) and by the way he is treated by the ship's crew, the Maltese leaders, the welcoming deputation, and the Jewish leaders at Rome (27-28). Luke's Portrait of Paul Writing in The Forum (December 1888), Tourgee stated his conviction that American literature had become "distinctly Confederate in sympathy." Among his other books are Figs and Thistles (1879), <IR> HOT PLOUGHSHARES </IR> (1883), An Appeal to Caesar (1884), Button's Inn (1887), and Pactolus Prime (1890). Tourgee, Albion W(inegar) (1838-1905)
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