appeal against (something)

To attempt to change a legal decision. Don't worry, we will appeal against the judge's sentence. I'm afraid the jury's verdict stands. You cannot appeal against it. What recourse do we have? Can we appeal against this decision?

appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober

To urge one to rethink something. The phrase refers to King Philip II of Macedon, who made an unwelcome decision and was challenged with an appeal to "Philip sober." If you're unhappy with his decision, then why don't you appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober? She can't be serious with this. I think she'll change her mind if we appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober. I'm sorry, sir, but because I believe this is a terrible decision, I simply must appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober

appeal to (someone or something)

1. To ask for something, usually in an urgent or pleading manner Appeal to your congressmen if you really want lower taxes. You can appeal to Mom all you want, she's still not going to let you go to a high school party. I appealed to the boss for more time, in light of the printing issue, but nope, he still wants everything done by tomorrow.

2. To spark one's interest or appreciation. Tall, dark-haired guys always appeal to me. That style of architecture just doesn't appeal to me. Going to college in a rural setting just doesn't appeal to Stephanie.

3. To resonate with one's specific interests or feelings. The beauty of her prose appeals to my poetic sensibilities. The idea of stronger laws for criminals appeals to me as a mother. I'm sorry, but sushi just doesn't appeal to me. The thought of eating raw fish is nauseating, quite frankly.

appeal to Caesar

To direct a plea to the most powerful person in a particular setting or situation. No one else has the authority to overturn this decision—you'll have to appeal to Caesar on this one. Well, I guess there's nothing more we can do if we've appealed to Caesar and been rebuffed. I've only worked here a few months, so I don't think I have the clout to appeal to Caesar on anything yet.

appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober

ask someone to reconsider, with the suggestion that an earlier opinion or decision represented only a passing mood.

This phrase comes from an anecdote told by the Roman historian and moralist Valerius Maximus concerning an unjust judgement given by King Philip of Macedon : the woman condemned by Philip declared that she would appeal to him once again, but this time when he was sober.

appeal to Caesar

appeal to the highest possible authority.

The allusion is to the claim made by the apostle Paul to have his case heard in Rome, which was his right as a Roman citizen: ‘I appeal unto Caesar’ (Acts 25:11).

appealing

appeal against (something)

appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober

appeal to (someone or something)

appeal to Caesar

appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober

appeal to Caesar