Behind Bars Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Behind bars What does Behind bars mean?	When someone is behind bars, they are in prison.
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suck What does "suck" mean?	be unappealing or undesirable	This song really sucks!

from the top What does "from the top" mean?	from the beginning	"Let's take it from the top and begin again."
have a case (against someone) What does "have a case (against someone)" mean?	have much evidence that can be used against someone	The police have a very good case against the man who is selling the stolen cars.
Constitution of an ox What does "Constitution of an ox" mean?	If someone has the constitution of an ox, they are less affected than most people by things like tiredness, illness, alcohol, etc.
as calm as a toad in the sun What does "as calm as a toad in the sun" mean?	very calm and content	The girl was as calm as a toad in the sun during the speech contest.
pump iron What does "pump iron" mean?	exercise with weights	exercise with weightsHer brother has been pumping iron for more than two years now.
for life What does "for life" mean?	for the remainder of one's life	They got married last year and they plan to stay married for life.

rooted in (something) What does "rooted in (something)" mean?	to be based on something	The popularity of the politician is rooted in his strong moral values and honesty.
pay (someone) a back-handed compliment What does "pay (someone) a back-handed compliment" mean?	to give someone a false compliment that is really an insult	The woman paid her colleague a back-handed compliment when she told her what a good job she was doing.
bench warmer What does "bench warmer" mean?	a player who remains on the bench, usually due to lack of skill.	He was a bench warmer and never played in a single game.
out in the cold What does "out in the cold" mean?	to be alone, to not be included	I was out in the cold after the class went to the movie without me.

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Behind Bars Idiom