lawyering up
Retaining legal representation
Lawyering up is retaining legal counsel, especially in anticipation of trouble: As soon as the investigation was announced, everyone started lawyering up.
The phrase implies a defensive posture—you lawyer up when you expect to need protection, not just advice.
Often used critically to suggest someone is hiding behind attorneys rather than speaking openly.
- suitMatched formal garments
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
- legal counselProfessional juridical guidance
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- counselorOne who advises
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lawyering upcoming clean
Admitting wrongdoing honestly
confessing · opening up · singing · plea bargaining · spilling the beans
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