up the river

US /ʌp ðə ˈrɪvər/
UK /ʌp ðə ˈrɪvər/
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감옥에, 교도소로

in prison or to prison

:
He ended up going up the river for tax evasion.
그는 탈세로 감옥에 가게 되었다.
If you get caught, you'll be sent up the river.
잡히면 감옥에 갈 거야.