behind bars

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   in prison

   Tell them the truth, and Mr. Boddy will be behind bars.

In the movies · 18

• This man can finger Al Capone, put him behind bars.The Untouchables1987
• Tell them the truth, and Mr. Boddy will be behind bars.Clue1985
• We're probably looking at some time behind bars.Can You Ever Forgive Me?2018
• Get Senator Roark behind bars? Sure.Sin City2005
• But he's put Falcone behind bars.Batman Begins2005
• But you look good behind bars.Ghostbusters: Afterlife2021
• You've spent some time behind bars yourself recently.The Life of David Gale2003
• Former mayor Dawn Bellwether is behind bars today...Zootopia2016

Learn it in full scenes

• Clue1985
  • Mrs. Peacock Breaks the Ice
  • Guests Arrive at the Mansion
  • Wadsworth Reveals the Blackmail
• Can You Ever Forgive Me?2018
  • Lee Meets Jack Hock
  • Lee Asks to Be Paid in Cash
  • Lee Tells Jack Her Secret

From the same entry

• not have a bar of
• set the bar
• lower the bar
• raise the bar
• no holds barred
• be all over bar the shouting

More idioms

• tear apart
• see the light
• set foot in
• take your chances
• at this rate
• be flattered
• bridge the gap
• having said that
• kick the bucket
• the beginning of the end
• a dime a dozen
• a good bet