throw into jail

Frequency: 7.210.1 per million words

to imprison someone, often suddenly or without due process

throw intophrasal verb + noun (as object)

Categories:

jail

Examples (10)

  • The dictator threatened to throw dissidents into jail.
  • He was thrown into jail without a fair trial.
  • They tried to throw the innocent man into jail on false charges.
  • If caught, the protestors knew they would be thrown into jail.
  • The police quickly threw the suspect into jail after the robbery.
  • Many political activists have been thrown into jail for their beliefs.
  • She feared they would throw her into jail if she spoke out.
  • The corrupt official deserved to be thrown into jail.
  • By morning, he had been thrown into jail and interrogated.
  • Don't let them throw you into jail for standing up for your rights.