to be imprisoned

a room in a prison or jail where a prisoner is kept

in a firm, strong, or steadfast manner

firmly fixed in place; secure, sturdy, or solid

to keep in mind; to remember

an underground prison or secure jail cell

to complain, grumble, or express dissatisfaction

a feeling of grievance or a specific expression of dissatisfaction

to be trapped in the stock market, especially when share prices fall below the purchase price

a place of confinement for people who are accused or convicted of a crime

a physical cage or trap for animals, such as a basket, pit, or snare

dependable, trustworthy, or sure to succeed

To take corrective action after a loss or mistake has occurred to prevent further damage; better late than never.

to commit to memory

to be confined within a circle drawn on the ground as a simple form of prison in ancient times

a prison cell containing water, in which prisoners are forced to be partly immersed

jailer (old)

having a belly full of complaints; filled with grievances or constant dissatisfaction

the highest level of animal sacrifice in ancient China, consisting of an ox, a sheep, and a pig

strong, solid, and durable in construction or composition

to secure a nail by bending back the protruding end

solid, strong, firm, or secure in construction or build

jailer (old)

a person who shares a prison cell or is a fellow inmate

tight-lipped; able to keep a secret

to keep a close watch or maintain strict surveillance over someone or something

to mend the sheepfold after a sheep has been lost; used metaphorically to mean taking action to prevent further loss after a problem has occurred

a youth without facial hair cannot be relied upon; young people are often seen as lacking experience and reliability

to be behind bars

to go to prison; to be incarcerated

fallen into a trap; to be imprisoned

to serve time in prison; (sarcastic) to live off the prison system (getting free meals)

to fall into a trap or be confined in a cage-like or restricted situation