I take the Fifth



I take/plead the Fifth (Amendment)

  (American humorous)
something that you say in order to tell someone you are not going to answer a question
Usage notes: The Fifth Amendment is the part of American law that says someone does not have to answer questions about themselves in a law court.
(sometimes + on ) 'So who do you like best, Jenny or Kim?' 'Sorry, I take the Fifth on that.'
See a fifth wheel
See also: fifth, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hyacinth['haiəsinθ]
Chukwu-Mythology
Miroslavamee-rah-SLAH-vah (Russian)Czech, Slovak, Russian, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian, Slovene, Medieval Slavic
Astor['æstə]
Peachey['pi:tʃi]
Ace[eis]