idiom

bail out

3Sections

To rescue someone from a bad situation, to shield someone from the consequences of his or her actions

Definition

To rescue someone from a bad situation, to shield someone from the consequences of his or her actions

Examples

  • They expect us to BAIL them OUT again.
  • The government had to BAIL OUT the bank.
  • Don't look at me to BAIL you OUT this time.

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