frame up
The term "frame up" can refer to both the act of falsely accusing someone and the initial construction phase of a building.
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Definition
B2Legal
(informal)To falsely accuse someone of a crime by fabricating evidence.
Example
- The detective discovered that the suspect was a victim of a frame up.
B2Construction
(technical)To build the initial walls and roof of a structure.
Example
- The crew began to frame up the new house last week.
Similar
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