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Vin21

Joined: 18 Jul 2005
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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:48 am Post subject: set up

He was thrown into prison,but he said he was set up. What is the meaning of "set up" ? Thanks!

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asterix

Joined: 26 Jan 2003
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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:07 am Post subject:

It means he was innocent, but he was made to appear guilty of whatever crime he is in jail for. you will also hear, he was framed, or in UK, he was stitched up.

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Vin21

Joined: 18 Jul 2005
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Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:53 am Post subject:

Thank you,Asterix,and your extra information.

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