behind bars

1. 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]

Example Sentences

Mokbel spent about 18 years behind bars but was released on bail in April after a court ruled he had a strong chance of overturning the criminal convictions.

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"This government initiated this national policing operation to track down the evil child rapists that perpetrated these crimes, and put them behind bars where they belong."

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The RSF released a video appearing to show Abu Lulu behind bars in what they claimed to be a North Darfur prison.

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But Mr Roberts told the BBC removing his title was "not enough" and called for an investigation into Andrew, adding that he "needs to be behind bars".

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The three band members were sentenced to between 12 and 13 days behind bars.

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