a fair hearing
a fair hearing
The chance to present one's argument or explanation about an alleged crime or wrongdoing, especially in a courtroom. All we ask is for a fair hearing—to present our evidence without prejudice by judge or jury.
See also: fair, hearing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
a fair ˈhearing
the opportunity for somebody to give their point of view about something before deciding if they have done something wrong, often in a court of law: I’ll see that you get a fair hearing.See also: fair, hearing
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- be above suspicion
- be above/beyond suspicion
- acquit
- acquit (one) of (something)
- acquit of
- be beyond suspicion
- have (one's) hand in the cookie jar
- with (one's) hand in the cookie jar
- with your hand in the cookie jar
- caught with (one's) hand in the cookie jar