sit in judgement (over somebody)

sit in judgement (over somebody)
sit in ˈjudgement (on/over/upon sb) idiom
to decide whether sb's behaviour is right or wrong, especially when you have no right to do this

How dare you sit in judgement on me?

Main entry:sitidiom

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  • sit in judgement (on somebody) — sit in ˈjudgement (on/over/upon sb) idiom to decide whether sb s behaviour is right or wrong, especially when you have no right to do this • How dare you sit in judgement on me? Main entry: ↑sitidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • sit in judgement (upon somebody) — sit in ˈjudgement (on/over/upon sb) idiom to decide whether sb s behaviour is right or wrong, especially when you have no right to do this • How dare you sit in judgement on me? Main entry: ↑sitidiom …   Useful english dictionary

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