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Discover LudwigThe phrase "in shackles" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means being physically bound or restrained, usually with metal restraints such as handcuffs or chains. Example: The prisoner was led out of the courtroom in shackles, surrounded by guards.
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That's what I wanted to put in shackles.
His ankles and wrists were in shackles.
Joseph Byrns were in shackles at last.
Why do we sometimes put our moral instincts in shackles?
At one stage she appeared in court in shackles.
Like in medieval times, they walk in shackles, in chains.
"They put me in shackles," she said with a grin.
For two months, he was kept in shackles.
Blondin tightroped in shackles, which confused Strand at first.
Ultimately the kid ends up being led off in shackles.
So he went to the interview, and was led away in shackles.
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