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Meaning of lock someone up and throw away the key | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To lock someone up in prison indefinitely.

idiomatic, slang

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

lock the stable door after the horse has been stolen lock the stable door after the horse has bolted lock through lock under lock up lock-pick

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