Sentence examples for Take the Fifth from inspiring English sources
verb
To decline to comment, especially on grounds that it might be incriminating.
- If you ask me who ate the last of the ice cream, I will simply take the fifth.
Take the fifth quote, for example.
"Take the fifth we'll bring the tonic".
Today, the Republican-led Energy and Commerce Committee is investigating Solyndra, forcing its executives to take the Fifth Amendment, and releasing embarrassing White House e-mails.
A top aide to former Attorney General John Ashcroft may take the Fifth to avoid testifying against a GOP lobbyist involved in the Jack Abramoff scandal.
The Gemological Institute of America, an important pillar of the industry, has agreed to take the fifth floor.
Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a break of 106 to take the fifth frame and control of his second round match against Peter Lines at the UK Snooker Championship.
"He refused to answer questions on the basis that 'the Bank of America didn't want me to.' You can take the Fifth Amendment or you can answer questions.
Disney's Marvel superhero comedy "Ant-Man" earned $7.8 million in its fourth weekend to take the fifth spot.
"I don't take the Fifth".
"I take the Fifth Amendment," he said.
