English Explanatory Dictionary

behind the wire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. In a prison camp or refugee camp.
  2. In prison.

Word forms

behind the wire

Etymology

A reference to the chain-link fence that surrounds a prison camp.

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