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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson
Is 'bailed' an Aussie word, Higgy? I am unfamiliar with its use in this context. I bailed hundreds of prisoners in my previous life, i.e. I admitted them to bail. I explained top them -
"Bail is a promise. You are promising me that you will turn up at court or at the police station. If you break that promise, it will have consequences. If you do turn up, then it won't cost you anything"
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No Bob although the phrase is often used in Australia
www.usingenglish.com" states the term "Bail Up" is a Phrasal Verb meaning "To Talk to someone and delay them".