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in prison

idiom
Meaning

being kept in a building for criminals as a punishment.


Examples
SIMPLE

The man is in prison for his crimes.

CONTEXTUAL

After the judge delivered the final verdict, the criminal was sent to spend ten years in prison.

COMPLEX

Following the conclusion of the lengthy trial, the defendant was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the elaborate financial scheme.

Last updated April 22, 2026