a daniel come to judgement
The phrase "a daniel come to judgement" is a line from William Shakespeare's play, "The Merchant of Venice." In the play, the character Portia says this phrase when a wise and fair judge named Daniel arrives to oversee a case. It is an allusion to the biblical figure Daniel, known for his wisdom and judgment. Thus, the phrase implies that someone with great wisdom and fairness is present to make a just decision or provide a wise resolution in a situation.
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