Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing bar, including its inflections. Clear word filter
5 idioms
behind bars
CEFR B2in prison
Neutral
no holds barred
CEFR B2With no limits or restrictions on how a contest, argument, or conflict is conducted.
Neutral
raise the bar
CEFR B2To set a higher standard of quality or achievement.
Neutral
bar none
CEFR C1without exception, especially when declaring something the best in its category
Neutral
it's all over but the shouting
CEFR C1the result is effectively decided although the event has not formally ended
Informal
Matching variant: It's all over bar the shouting