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lawyer up
phrasal verb with lawyer
mainly USinformaluk /ˌlɔɪ.ər ˈʌp//ˌlɔɪ.jər ˈʌp//ˌlɑː.jər ˈʌp/
to employ a lawyer to help you when you are in a situation that may involve you being charged with(= officially accused of) a crime:
He hasn't even lawyered up, and thinks he can represent himself in court and take custody of the kids.
You guys better lawyer up. You better understand the urgency.
You: I want my lawyer. Cop: If you just talk to us now, we can help you. If you lawyer up there's nothing I can do to help you then. You: I want my lawyer.
I think the best strategy is to shut up, lawyer up, and demand a jury trial.
Apparently you should lawyer up ASAP even if you're just a witness?
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