out on bail

Idioms

Released from custody on the basis of bail being posted, as in The lawyer promised to get him out on bail. This expression alludes to a payment made to the court as surety that the accused will appear for trial.

Example Sentences

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They slapped her with a disorderly conduct charge and let her out on bail.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

The teen, who is studying in Singapore and is out on bail, was charged last Friday over the straw stunt.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

She’s scheduled to be arraigned on April 6 and is currently out on bail with an ankle monitor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

"If this is payback time, this is my redemption," said Lai, who was then out on bail.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

“His father is coming from South Carolina . . . out on bail . . .” were words I caught, but they did not mean much to me.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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