idiom

collar someone

3Sections

To detain or arrest someone

Definition

To detain or arrest someone

Examples

  • The police COLLARED THE suspect
  • That's what you get for being COLLAR SOMEONE.
  • Apparently some people think that's COLLAR SOMEONE.
  • I COLLARED HIM about the missing files.
  • She COLLARED ME in the corridor.
  • Best to COLLAR THEM before they leave.

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