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cop a plea

Idiom Law

Meaning

to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to avoid a more severe penalty

Example Sentences

"He decided to cop a plea and serve a shorter sentence."

Related Expressions

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to return at a later time for an update

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To lose control of your emotions; to break down.

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doing wrong or illegal things will never bring true success

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to approach the last possible moment before a deadline

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to stay focused on a task or goal

hold your nerve

to remain calm and confident under pressure