Judgment day
The time when a person is judged for their actions.

Throwing shade
To make a subtly dismissive or critical remark about someone.

The jury is still out
A decision or judgment has not yet been made.

In the court of public opinion
Refers to how people perceive someone or something, especially in social situations.

To take the law into one’s own hands
To act outside of the legal system, often to seek justice personally.

Cross-examine
To question someone thoroughly, often to challenge their statements.

Play judge and jury
To make a judgment without the proper authority or knowledge.

Judge a book by its cover
To form an opinion based solely on appearances.

A judgment call
A decision made based on one's opinion or judgment rather than hard facts.

To throw someone under the bus
To betray or sacrifice someone for personal gain.

Knee-jerk reaction
An immediate, automatic response to a situation without thoughtful consideration.

Let the chips fall where they may
To allow events to unfold as they will, regardless of the consequences.

On the fence
Unable to make a decision or judgment about something.

A double-edged sword
Something that has both positive and negative consequences.

To go out on a limb
To take a risk in support of something or someone.

Bite the bullet
To face a difficult situation with courage.

In hot water
In trouble or facing criticism.

A moral high ground
A position of being morally superior to others.

The devil is in the details
Small things in plans can cause problems; one must pay attention to them.

Cut some slack
To allow someone some leeway or flexibility in judgment.