bail out of jail



bail someone out of jail

 and bail someone out 
1. Lit. to deposit a sum of money that allows someone to get out of jail while waiting for a trial. John was in jail. I had to go down to the police station to bail him out. I need some cash to bail out a friend!
2. Fig. to help someone who is having difficulties. When my brother went broke, I had to bail him out with a loan.
See also: bail, jail, of, out

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lamarlə-MAHREnglish, African American
Zane (2)-Latvian
AlbrechtAHL-brekhtGerman
Giuseppajoo-ZEP-pahItalian
BryceBRIESEnglish
RaakelRAH:-kelFinnish