Daniel come to judgement

English

Etymology

Coined by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice (c.1597), after the Biblical Daniel famed for his wise judgement and dream interpretations.

Noun

Daniel come to judgement (plural Daniels come to judgement)

  1. (idiomatic) One who wisely settles a difficult matter.
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