twelve good men and true



twelve good men and true

Fig. a jury composed of trustworthy men. He was convicted by a jury of twelve good men and true. Not a wino in the lot.
See also: and, good, men, true, twelve

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Havryilhahv-ree-YEELUkrainian
LuukasLOO:-kahsFinnish
Tamandanitah-mahn-DAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
German (1)JUR-mənEnglish
AsunAH-soonSpanish
Lado-Georgian