Definition
a (court) case: a (court) affair, file, situation, matter
I have reviewed your case Tony, and it seems that if we bribe the judge, you'll be out of jail by next Tuesday. Your legal situation is looking quite positive.
It was a simple case of mistaken identity: the two brothers look so alike that I confused them.
Note some other uses of case:
in that case because of the mentioned situation
in any case whatever happens, also
a (violin) case: a box, a bag (for a violin)
- "The case of Brian Jones versus Delavigne Corp will now commence."
- "Lawyer : The same accountant that was going to help you with your tax evasion case!"
- "Edward : SHE's in this case."
- "I have some very important news about the criminal cases against you, Mr. Capone."
- "Would you help us solve the case?"
- "Your colleague Luna sent me a detailed email about your case."
- "We will now hear the case of Delavigne vs Delavigne."
- "I hope your court case is going fantastic."
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