How to Pronounce "stand up in court"
expression
STAND-uhp-in-KORT
stand-UP-in-KAWT
Definition
If something 'stands up in court,' it is strong enough or credible enough to be accepted as true evidence in a legal trial. It means the information or argument can survive legal questioning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkɔɹt
British English
stˈænd/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɪn/ /kˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND-uhp-in-KORT
UK
stand-UP-in-KAWT
Listen in Context
The judge said the evidence would not stand up in court.
Her story did not stand up in court when questioned by lawyers.
Only strong facts can stand up in court.
Do you think this contract would actually stand up in court if there was a dispute?