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serve time

Idiom Crime

Meaning

to spend time in prison as punishment

Example Sentences

"He had to serve time for his involvement in the fraud case."

Related Expressions

in for a shock

about to be very surprised or shocked

out for blood

to be extremely determined to defeat or punish someone

party pooper

someone who spoils the fun of others

bite someone’s head off

to speak angrily to someone without reason

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The more people there are, the better the situation becomes.

take up a hobby

to start a new hobby or leisure activity