Idiom: to go to court Pronunciation: duìbùgōngtáng Meaning: The original meaning was to be interrogated in the government, but now it refers to confrontation in court or going to court to litigate. Book: pleadings, indictments, etc.; Book: to be interrogated; Court: formerly refers to the place where officials hear cases. Also do "court proceedings". Source: "The general's envoy, Shi Ji, charged Guangzhi's shogunate with the record." ("Historical Records: Biography of General Li") Example sentences: 1. The trademark was still used after the contract expired, and Shangdao Coffee went to court with the two franchisees. (China Business News, June 19, 2008) 2. Even if these comments are true, the high price of litigation is enough to make them disappear.