take the Fifth
прибегнуть к пятой поправке (гарантирующей право не свидетельствовать против самого себя)
He knew his right not to incriminate himself while testifying at a trial, so he decided to take the Fifth.
Другие идиомы:
- take the roll
- take one's eye off the ball
- take (something) on the chin
- take care of (something)
- take attendance
- take in
- take it easy
- take a hint
- take up (something)
- take a powder
- take the day off
- take the checkered flag
- take pity on (someone or something)
- take a break
- take the initiative to (do something)