English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i want them behind the bars" Mean?
Learn what "i want them behind the bars" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Harsh
Threaten
I want them behind the bars.
It means the speaker wants the people to be jailed or punished by the law.
From The Unforgettable Love, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they want the other people arrested and punished.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in serious crime or revenge contexts. It sounds harsh and is not suitable for polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
I want them behind bars.
2
I want them arrested.
3
Put them in jail.
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