clink

the clink

slang Jail. "Clink" was the name of a famous prison in London. Why do you insist on breaking the law when you know getting caught means they'll throw you in the clink?
See also: clink
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

clink

n. jail. We’ll throw you in the clink if you don’t talk.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • the clink
  • calaboose
  • yearn over
  • yearn over (someone or something)
  • bag on
  • bag on (one)
  • bag on someone
  • be at the helm
  • no problem with that
  • (there is) no problem with that
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Franc Clink, the role of the Association in deepening the relations between Syria and Germany on different levels.
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In the fortnight before getting stuck in the clink, we were inundated with photos of her in conservative clothes, praying and holding her Bible while wearing her very best solemn gaze.