jail fodder
dʒeɪl ˈfɒdər
Definition

Definition of jail fodder - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
criminal tendenciesDatedperson seen as likely to be jailedDated
  • He was often dismissed as jail fodder by the authorities.
inmate prisoner
2.
frequent prisonersDatedindividuals frequently in jailDated
  • He was known as jail fodder due to his repeated offenses.
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Expressions with jail

throw someone in jailv.
put someone in jail quickly
The judge decided to throw him in jail for his crimes.
break jailv.
escape from jail or prison confinement
The prisoners planned to break jail at midnight.
get out of jailv.
be released from prison
He was able to get out of jail after serving five years.
land someone in jailv.
cause someone to be put in jail for a crime
His actions could land Mark in jail.
break out of jailv.
escape from a jail or prison
The prisoners managed to break out of jail last night.
in jailadj.
confined in a correctional facility as a prisoner
He is currently in jail awaiting trial.

Expressions with fodder

cannon foddern.
people regarded as expendable by those in power
The workers felt like cannon fodder to the company.
canon foddern.
soldiers regarded as expendable in battle
The inexperienced troops were seen as canon fodder by their commanders.
it's fodder for someone's millexp.
gives someone more material to use for their purpose
It's fodder for the lawyer's mill.

Terms related to jail fodder

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jailerjailhouseconvictcriminalculpritdelinquentfelonlawbreakeroffenderwrongdoerdetentionfrequent

Examples of jail fodder in a sentence

  • Despite his efforts, society labeled him jail fodder.
  • The judge saw him as jail fodder.
  • She ended up as jail fodder after multiple arrests.

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  1. French:futur prisonnier, récidivistes, ...
  2. German:Knastfutter, Stammgäste im Gefängnis, ...
  3. Italian:carne da galera, ...
  4. Spanish:carne de cañón para la cárcel, carne de cárcel, ...
  5. Portuguese:futuro preso, frequentador de prisões, ...
  6. Chinese:可能入狱的人, 监狱常客, ...
  7. Japanese:刑務所行き, 常習犯, ...
  8. Arabic:فريسة السجن, زَبَائِن السُّجُون, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹמֶר לַכֶּלֶא, אָסִיר חוֹזֵר, ...
  10. Russian:потенциальный заключенный, постоянные заключенные, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кандидат на в'язницю, постійний в'язень, ...
  12. Hindi:जेल का चारा, बार-बार जेल जाने वाले, ...
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