Phrasal Verb: Bail up

Phrasal Verb: Bail up


Meaning: Talk to someone and delay them

Example: I was late because he BAILED me UP on the phone and wouldn't shut up.

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- Australian English

Phrasal Verb: Bail up


Meaning: Rob someone at gunpoint

Example: He was BAILED UP by a couple of muggers as he came out of the bank.

Notes:

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- Australian English

Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 4 phrasal verbs with 'BAIL'

- Bail out
- Bail out of
- Bail out on
- Bail up

 

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