kangaroo court

Meaning: A court set up outside the regular legal system; staged trial where the outcome is set from the beginning.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: The Absurd

More idioms — The Absurd

• kick up one's heels — To have a lively and fun time, usually at a party or dance.
• knock someone for a loop — To shock, surprise, or astound someone.
• not know if one is coming or going — To be confused and disoriented.
• look like death warmed over — To look/feel ill or exhausted.
• method to one's madness — Explanation; forethought or logic.
• off one's rocker — Out of one's mind; slightly crazy.

More English idioms

• keep one's cool — To stay calm under stress; not to become angry.
• keep one's eyes peeled — To be alert and watchful; to look very carefully for something or someone.
• keep one's fingers crossed — To hope for something; to wish for luck.
• keep one's shirt on — To stay calm or be patient when someone wants to hurry.
• keep one's wits about one — To pay attention and be ready to react.
• keep someone at arm's length — To keep someone at a distance emotionally.

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