Phrases with «family hostage»

The phrase "family hostage" refers to a situation where someone feels trapped or controlled by their family. It suggests that they are not able to make their own choices or live their life freely because of their family's influence or demands. Full definition

family hostage

one's family hostage

Sentences with «family hostage»

When the following headline popped up in my newsfeed on Facebook, I had to click it: «22 - pound pet cat holds family hostage until police arrive ``. (tulsapetsmagazine.com)
An overblown remake of William Wyler's 1955 film The Desperate Hours — itself based on the novel and stage play by Joseph Hayes — Cimino's Desperate Hours cast Rourke in the Humphrey Bogart role of a criminal on the lam who holds a suburban family hostage in their own home while he waits for his girlfriend to show up. (thedissolve.com)
A Bronx man accused of holding an Albany family hostage during a Dec. 23 standoff with police appears to have shot himself during the altercation. (bronxnewsnetwork.org)
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Phrases with «family hostage»

Sentences with «family hostage»

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