bail out of jail

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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, out

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