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mariavicamejo · 09-01-2007, 10:31 PM

What's this suppose to mean? HELP! thanks

mariavicamejo · 09-01-2007, 10:33 PM

ASAP please

Thomas · 09-02-2007, 12:07 AM

What is the context?

If the context has to do with jails, arrests, etc., then it would mean "I will post a bail bond so that you can get out of custody prior to your conviction and sentencing."

Another possibility is that it refers to abandoning another person, especially at a time of great need. The word "bail" in that case would come from "to bail out" (to exit an airplane in an emergency by using a parachute).

mem286 · 09-02-2007, 05:42 PM

to bail on (someone) = dejar abandonado (generalmente a ultima hora)
dejar plantada/o.

pero ojo! porque on bail tambi�n es "bajo fianza"

Como dice Thomas, depende del contexto. Contanos de qu� se trata.
Saludos

09-01-2007, 10:31 PM	#1
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mem286 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Argentina Posts: 1,083 Rep Power: 1235	to bail on (someone) = dejar abandonado (generalmente a ultima hora) dejar plantada/o. pero ojo! porque on bail tambi�n es "bajo fianza" Como dice Thomas, depende del contexto. Contanos de qu� se trata. Saludos __________________ ================= ====-mem286-====

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09-01-2007, 10:33 PM	#2
mariavicamejo New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	ASAP please

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Thomas Contributing User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica Age: 65 Posts: 106 Rep Power: 258	What is the context? If the context has to do with jails, arrests, etc., then it would mean "I will post a bail bond so that you can get out of custody prior to your conviction and sentencing." Another possibility is that it refers to abandoning another person, especially at a time of great need. The word "bail" in that case would come from "to bail out" (to exit an airplane in an emergency by using a parachute).

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