idiom
Plead the fifth
拒绝回答问题,通常在法律背景下,为了避免自我归罪。
Meaning
To refuse to answer a question, often in legal contexts, to avoid self-incrimination.
Example
When asked about the financial discrepancies, he chose to **plead the fifth**.
当被问及财务差异时,他选择了**援引第五修正案**。