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Up before somebody/something

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Legal ContextPlay
This phrase often appears in legal situations where someone must face authority. SlideAfter the incident, he was up before the disciplinary board.
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Serious TonePlay
Using 'up before' denotes a serious situation that should not be taken lightly. SlideThe CEO is up before the board for a financial review.
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Future ImplicationPlay
It implies a future event where one will be accountable to someone else. SlideShe's nervous because she'll be up before the admissions panel next week.