What does "bail out" mean?
1. Definition (v.) to help someone who is in trouble
Examples Will you come with me on this date and if things go really badly you can bail me out?
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2. Definition (v.) to help a person or organization that’s in trouble; leave a dangerous situation in a hurry; remove water from a sinking ship
Examples The car’s brakes aren’t working! Bail out before we hit something!
Examples The ship has a leak. It’s filling with water. We’re going to have to start bailing out.
Examples I was in debt so when my son became rich, he bailed me out.
Examples If you notice my ex talking to me at the party, come bail me out.
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