Bail them out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "bail them out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mia Le calendar 2021-03-14 08:03

Meaning of Bail them out (redirected from Bale out/bail out )

Bale out/bail out British American phrasal verb informal

 Bale out and bail out have the same meaning. Bale out is often used in British English, and bail out is popular in American English.

To jump out of an airplane with a parachute when accident happens


 

We have to bail out. The airplane's been stopped working!

The pilot bailed out when he realized that the engines had failed.

To help someone escape from a difficult situation, especially financial problems

The sponsor decides to bail the company out when it's been struggling.

Some investors have offered to bail out this art museum at the recent moment.

John needs cash to bail out his ailing restaurant.

To help someone out of prison by paying bail on their behalf until their trial 

My parents paid 300 dollars to bail me out.

Grammar and Usage of Bale out/bail out

Verb Forms

  • bales out/ balis out
  • bailing out/ baling out
  • baled out/ bailed out

The phrase starts with a verb, so it needs to be conjugated in the sentence.

Origin of Bale out/bail out

From the early 1600s, the phrase is used with meaning to empty water from a boat using a can or other container. From the 19th century, it was changed into parachuting out of an airplane.

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