Law Idioms
Law Idioms a law unto themselves If somebody is a law unto themselves, they do things their own way and follow their own ideas about how to live instead of following what others do. a slap on the wrist If someone gives you a slap on the wrist, they give you a mild punishment for making a mistake or doing something wrong. a vested interest If you have a vested interest in something, you have a strong personal interest in it because you stand to gain from it. above board If something is above board, it's been done in a legal and honest way. above the law If someone is above the law, they are not subject to the laws of a society. beat the rap If someone beats the rap, they avoid being found guilty of a crime. by the book If you do something by the book, you do it strictly according to the rules or the official procedures. caught red-handed If someone is caught red-handed, they are caught in the act of doing something wrong such as ch...