What does "bar" mean?

In addition to the idiom beginning with bar, also see behind bars; no holds barred.

See bar in WNW Idioms

cross the bar

to die

raise (or lower) the bar

Etymology: < bar

raise (or lower) the standard of judgment

See bar in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

behind bars

In prison.

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