To cause a person alleged to have committed criminal acts to be brought to trial on the offenses.
go straight
To discontinue engaging in criminal acts; to become a law-abiding pers …
trial by media
The process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation by c …
name and shame
To publish the name of (a person or organization that has committed so …
lost cause
A person or thing that is hopeless or futile.
handle with kid gloves
To treat (a person or a subject) very delicately or carefully, especia …
make someone's blood boil
To cause a person to feel angry or very annoyed, especially in situati …