behind bars


behind bars

In jail or prison. I hear Mike's uncle is behind bars again. I wonder what he did this time! Sir, I'm afraid your son has been put behind bars on a charge of drunk driving.See also: bar, behind

*behind bars

in jail. (*Typically: be ~; put someone ~.) Very soon, you will be behind bars for your crimes. Max should be behind bars soon for his conviction on burglary charges.See also: bar, behind

behind bars

In prison, as in All murderers should be put behind bars for life. The bars here refer to the iron rods used to confine prisoners. [c. 1900] See also: bar, behind

behind bars

in prison.See also: bar, behind

behind ˈbars

(informal) in prison: Criminals like him ought to be put behind bars for life.See also: bar, behind

behind bars

mod. in jail; in prison. You belong behind bars, you creep! See also: bar, behind

behind bars

In prison.See also: bar, behind