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Mia Le
2021-03-14 08:03
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.
The phrase starts with a verb, so it needs to be conjugated in the sentence.
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.
Do you see anything wrong?
At a much higher level than other people or things
Peter is head and shoulders above the other contestants in the competition.
