Do justice to somebody/something; do somebody/something justice

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verb

To accurately represent or portray someone or something in a fair or deserved manner.

The photo doesn't do justice to her beauty.
Visual representation of "do justice to somebody/something; do somebody/something justice" - To accurately represent or portray someone or something in a fair or deserved manner.

Often appears as...

  • do justice to a story
  • do justice to a person's talent
verb

To deal with or treat someone or something in a manner that is fair and morally right.

The judge vowed to do justice to the case and give a fair verdict.
Visual representation of "do justice to somebody/something; do somebody/something justice" - To deal with or treat someone or something in a manner that is fair and morally right.

Often appears as...

  • do justice to a case
  • do justice to a dispute

Usage tips

Approving

verb

To give a subject the detailed coverage or treatment it deserves.

The documentary does justice to the complexities of the issue.
Visual representation of "do justice to somebody/something; do somebody/something justice" - To give a subject the detailed coverage or treatment it deserves.

Often appears as...

  • do justice to an issue
  • do justice to a topic

Usage tips

Approving

verb

To accurately represent or portray someone or something in a fair or deserved manner.

The photo doesn't do justice to her beauty.
Visual representation of "do justice to somebody/something; do somebody/something justice" - To accurately represent or portray someone or something in a fair or deserved manner.

Often appears as...

  • do justice to a story
  • do justice to a person's talent
verb

To deal with or treat someone or something in a manner that is fair and morally right.

The judge vowed to do justice to the case and give a fair verdict.
Visual representation of "do justice to somebody/something; do somebody/something justice" - To deal with or treat someone or something in a manner that is fair and morally right.

Often appears as...

  • do justice to a case
  • do justice to a dispute

Usage tips

Approving

verb

To give a subject the detailed coverage or treatment it deserves.

The documentary does justice to the complexities of the issue.
Visual representation of "do justice to somebody/something; do somebody/something justice" - To give a subject the detailed coverage or treatment it deserves.

Often appears as...

  • do justice to an issue
  • do justice to a topic

Usage tips

Approving

Definition 1 of 3
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Visual Understatement

The phrase suggests a visual aspect fails to capture true essence or beauty.

Illustration for Visual Understatement
Seeing Niagara Falls in person will do justice to its majesty — pictures can't.
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Intangible Qualities

Used when qualities are hard to capture or describe, but it’s an attempt to honor them.

Illustration for Intangible Qualities
Her performance was so good; words can hardly do justice to her talent.
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Falls Short

Implies something does not measure up to the actual value or beauty of someone or something.

Illustration for Falls Short
This brief description doesn't do justice to the complexity of the plot.
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