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Definition rest your case in British English

rest your case phrase

phrase
1

used in a court of law by a lawyer for saying that they have finished explaining their case and are ready for the judge or jury to decide it

Example

The defence rests its case.

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2

used for saying that what has just happened proves that you were right about something

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Definition rest your case in British English