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take the fifth (take the fifth (amendment):
1. To refuse to testify against oneself in court, in accordance with the right guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, part of the Bill of Rights.
2. By extension, to refuse to answer a question or provide information, especially if doing so may incriminate or embarrass oneself.: 1. The defendant took the fifth after every question the prosecution put to him.
There is speculation that he will take the fifth amendment if he is asked about his actions under oath. 2. Just take the fifth if your mom asks where you've been all night!
A: "So, I hear things got pretty messy at the party last night." B: "Yeah, I'm going to have to take the fifth amendment on that one!"  thefreedictionary.com Alexander Demidov) |
