the reason of case dismissal used when the judge decides that justice will be best served when the case is dismissed
beat a dead horse
To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.
in the wake of
Following.
in the red
Having net losses; in debt.
in the buff
Nude.
in the nick of time
At the last possible moment; at the last minute.
in Dutch
In trouble or in disfavor.