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Idiom: Behind Bars

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How to pronounce "behind bars":

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In jail, in prison.

Example Sentences

1
After being convicted of robbery, he spent ten years behind bars.
2
The notorious gang leader finally ended up behind bars.
3
The serial killer will hopefully never see the outside world again; he deserves to be behind bars.
4
She was falsely accused and spent several months behind bars before the truth came out.
5
The corrupt politician was finally caught and put behind bars.

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