“Bail out” is an idiomatic expression that has two main meanings: one refers to rescuing someone or something from a difficult or failing situation, and the other refers to exiting or abandoning a troublesome situation. In a financial context, to “bail out” often means to provide financial assistance to prevent failure, especially for businesses or governments. In a more casual sense, it can mean helping someone escape trouble or saving them from negative consequences. On the other hand, “bail out” can also imply withdrawing from an unpleasant or unsustainable situation.
Sample Sentences:
- The government had to bail out the struggling bank to prevent a financial collapse.
- After his friend was arrested, he quickly bailed him out of jail.
- The company was bailed out by a wealthy investor who saw potential despite the risks.
- The pilot had to bail out of the plane after the engine failed mid-flight.
- She couldn’t afford to bail out her brother for the third time this year.
- In the face of mounting debts, the company was forced to bail out of the market and sell its assets.
- The team managed to bail out of their losing streak with a surprising win in the final match.
- He decided to bail out of the project when the demands became too high and the return on investment was uncertain.
- When the car broke down in the middle of nowhere, we had to bail out of our planned road trip.
- Investors rallied together to bail out the airline after a major crisis threatened its survival.
Synonyms:
- Rescue
- Save
- Assist
- Help out
- Support
- Salvage
- Provide a lifeline
- Come to the aid of
- Aid
- Underwrite
Antonyms:
- Abandon
- Desert
- Leave behind
- Neglect
- Ignore
- Withdraw support
- Let down
- Turn away
- Leave in the lurch
- Leave high and dry
Phrasal Verbs:
- Bail out of (to withdraw from or exit a situation)
- Bail out on (to abandon someone or something in need of help)
- Help out (to provide assistance or support, often in a financial context)
- Come through for (to provide help or support, especially when needed most)
- Step in (to intervene and offer help in a difficult situation)
Idiomatic Expressions:
- Bailed out (rescued from trouble, often financially)
- Throw a lifeline (to offer help or assistance to someone in difficulty)
- Pick up the pieces (to help someone recover from a situation, especially after something has fallen apart)
- Throw a bone (to offer help, often in a minimal way)
- Offer a hand (to help or assist someone in need)
- Put up the money (to provide financial help in a bailout situation)
- Give someone a break (to offer someone a second chance or help when they’re in trouble)
- Help someone out of a jam (to rescue someone from a difficult situation)
- Rescue the day (to intervene in a situation and prevent failure or disaster)
- Shoulder the burden (to take on the responsibility of helping someone or something in need)
