get (one's) day in court
get (one's) day in court
To have the opportunity to voice one's complaints or explain one's actions. This phrase does not have to refer to an actual court appearance. You'll get your day in court, but, for now, let your sister tell her side of the story. I'm glad I'm finally getting my day in court and can refute those slanderous claims.
See also: court, get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- (one's) day in court
- better (to be) safe than sorry
- better safe than sorry
- (there's) no peace/rest for the wicked
- (one's) jig is up
- at (one's) expense
- at expense
- at somebody's expense
- at someone's expense
- at (one's) doorstep