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Definition

Imprisoned with little or no chance of escape; locked up.

Safely guarded; locked away.

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In Context

  • "If it was him we can have him under lock and key in 24 hours."
  • "It is the policy of the organization to keep unused check supplies safeguarded under lock and key."
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Related Idioms

n

no chance

Absolutely not; under no circumstances.

 f

fold under zero pressure

To give up without or with little reason.

 d

do a bunk

To escape or flee, especially under incriminating circumstances.

 s

stand from under

to escape something falling or being thrown from above.

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locked up

Imprisoned, incarcerated.

 s

spread oneself thin

To commit oneself to too many projects, so that there is little chance…
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