Do justice to somebody/something; do somebody/something justice
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Understatement
The phrase suggests a visual aspect fails to capture true essence or beauty.
Seeing Niagara Falls in person will do justice to its majesty — pictures can't.
Pro Tip 2/3Intangible Qualities
Used when qualities are hard to capture or describe, but it’s an attempt to honor them.
Her performance was so good; words can hardly do justice to her talent.
Pro Tip 3/3Falls Short
Implies something does not measure up to the actual value or beauty of someone or something.
This brief description doesn't do justice to the complexity of the plot.
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