bar (redirected from bars)

behind bars (informal)

in prison. He spent ten years behind bars after being convicted for armed robbery.

See also: behind

It's all over bar the shouting. (British & Australian)

something that you say when the result of an event or situation is certain. The Italian team played superbly, and by half-time it was all over bar the shouting (= it was certain they would win).

See also: all, it's, over, shout

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bar none

without omitting anyone or anything. Terrell is the best player in the division, bar none.

Usage notes: used when comparing someone or something to all others of the same type

See also: none

behind bars

in prison. It's impossible to imagine what it would be like to spend your whole life behind bars.

Etymology: based on the literal bars used to build a prison

See also: behind