BRING TO BAY


Meaning of BRING TO BAY in English

{v. phr.} To chase or force into a place where escape is impossible without a fight; trap; corner. * /The police brought the robber to bay on the roof and he gave up./ * /The fox was brought to bay in a hollow tree and the dogs stood around it barking./ Compare: AT BAY.

Dictionary of English idioms .      Словарь английских идиом.