| Phrase/Idiom | twelve good men and true |
|---|---|
| Definition | This phrase refers to a jury of upright, honest, trustworthy people. Juries were once composed solely of men and so this phrase has begun falling into disuse. |
| Example | I know the evidence is weak, but we have to convince twelve good men and true beyond a shadow of a doubt that she isn’t guilty. |
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