behind bars

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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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*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
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

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
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

behind bars

in prison.
See also: bar, behind
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

behind ˈbars

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

behind bars

mod. in jail; in prison. You belong behind bars, you creep!
See also: bar, behind
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

behind bars

In prison.
See also: bar, behind
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • be put behind bars
  • put (one) behind bars
  • run behind
  • on (one's) six
  • on your six
  • fall behind
  • drop behind
  • behind its time
  • get behind
  • get behind something
References in periodicals archive
"Her bravery has led to a devious predator being taken off the streets and put behind bars where he is unable to hurt any other women."
Professional boxer nicknamed 'Lights Out' jailed for raping woman before dousing her in petrol; Detectives say his victim can now 'breathe easily' knowing that 'this animal' is behind bars following the horrific assault
The report lists Turkey, China and Egypt as countries that lead the park with highest number of its newsmen behind bars.
262 journalists behind bars, CPJ report says
Simpson, 70, won his freedom from a Nevada parole board in July after nine years behind bars, at a hearing that did not take into account his 1990s trial for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and a friend, Ron Goldman.
O.J. Simpson freed on parole after nine years in jail
Meanwhile, Miller will continue her(http://www.ibtimes.com/dance-moms-alum-abby-lee-miller-audition-dancers-while-behind-bars-2564684)  business even when she is behind bars .
Abby Lee Miller Cried Before Entering Prison
We brought all of them together but instead of seeing Taliban behind bars we see Dr Asim and the mayor of Karachi behind bars.
Instead Taliban, we see Dr Asim of PPP behind bars: Bilawal
"As of now, we have just over 1,600 signatures and we hope people continue to sign it and keep this monster behind bars where he belongs.
News Murdered mum's family set up petition to keep killer locked up
Judge Earl sentenced Sewell to 31 months behind bars on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to burgling the domestic dwelling at an earlier hearing.
Burglar left hat at scene
"Bellerby is a habitual criminal with an atrocious record and having him behind bars will go a long way in helping us continue to reduce burglaries in the Newcastle and Gateshead areas.
Newcastle flat raider Wayne James Bellerby to spend Christmas behind bars; The burglar was jailed for four years after he broke into a flat in Walker and made off with a laptop and golf clubs
"Being granted such incredible access will allow us to provide an even more intimate and authentic portrait of what life is like for these young men behind bars."
Cameras to show life inside boys' jail
Detainees arrested since the third anniversary of the 25 January Revolution and families celebrate the detainees' release after they spent more than 100 days behind bars
Revolution anniversary's Downtown detainees released, Dokki detainees' trial postponed
Leroy Douglas' family believe his seven years behind bars is an excessive punishment for a crime that originally carried a two-anda-half year tariff.
Family's bid for review of jail sentence
If there are reasons why Leroy Douglas should remain behind bars long after that initial tariff expired, then the authorities should put their case before a court of law and explain the crime he has committed.
WE SAY
A SEX attacker from Coventry is back behind bars - after boasting to two 12-year-old boys that he was a "wanted man".
SEX ATTACKER CAUGHT BY HERO SCHOOLBOYS; City pervert jailed after bragging he was 'a wanted man'
Summary: Prisoners are to be banned from watching violent and sexually explicit films as part of a clampdown on perks behind bars.
Films ban amid jail perks clampdown
Summary: Hizb Ut-Tahrir said Friday that the Military Tribunal has sentenced three of its members to three months behind bars for "demeaning the reputation of the Lebanese Army."
Hizb Ut-Tahrir says three members sentenced