til rettes

Definisjoner

1. to a rightful, appropriate, ready or comfortable state (Used mostly in fixed constructions)
2. before a court of law
   literally, obsolete
3. accountable
   broadly, figuratively, idiomatic
4. rightful, for the best
   predicative, rare

Eksempler

“å stå til rettes for det ein har gjort”

to stand accountable for what one has done

“eg får stille han til rettes”

I'll have to hold him accountable; I'll have to confront him

“det er til rettes”

it is rightful