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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
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Meaning of on the wrong side of the bars ?

Hi,

What is the meaning of on the wrong side of the bars in the following text?

"Guy sounds like a serial killer. "

"HE is only the wrong side of the bars."

Thanks

  

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You omitted the word 'on'. on the wrong side of the bars can mean a person should be in jail, or should not be in jail. Context usually makes the intended meaning clear..

— Clive

  • You omitted the word 'on'.
  • on the wrong side of the bars can mean a person should be in jail, or should not be in jail.
  • Context usually makes the intended meaning clear..
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You omitted the word 'on'.

on the wrong side of the bars can mean a person should be in jail, or should not be in jail. Context usually makes the intended meaning clear..

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