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Definition
To go to court, file a lawsuit, or be involved in a legal dispute.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the process of engaging in legal proceedings, often implying a long and draining experience. It is frequently used to warn others about the high costs and emotional toll involved in litigation. The term is not used for minor legal issues, but rather for serious disputes that require professional legal representation.
Examples
The couple had to go to court to settle their inheritance dispute.
Think it over carefully, going to court really takes up a lot of time.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term for minor disagreements or simple police interactions, as it specifically implies a formal court case. It is not a synonym for simply talking to a lawyer or reporting a crime.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
