build a case

English

Verb

build a case (third-person singular simple present builds a case, present participle building a case, simple past and past participle built a case)

  1. (idiomatic) to compile evidence that supports a charge against someone.
    • 2021 August 25, SCMP Reporter, “Death of Thai man after police extortion attempt captured on viral video, sparks public anger”, in This Week in Asia‎, South China Morning Post, retrieved 2021-08-25:

Synonyms
  • gather a case
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