gather a case

gather a case

To compile evidence that supports an argument or charges against someone or something. The job of the prosecutor is to gather a case to prove that the defendant is guilty. We're trying to gather a case because many employees have been wrongly terminated by the company.
See also: case, gather
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

gather a case

(against someone) Go to build a case (against someone).
See also: case, gather
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • build a case
  • gather a case against (someone or something)
  • build a case against (someone or something)
  • gather in
  • cluster
  • cluster around
  • cluster around (someone or something)
  • surround
  • surround (someone, something, or oneself) with (someone or something)
  • surround with