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Meaning of throw away the key | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To never release someone (e.g., from prison).

idiomatic, slang

Examples

“Let's get these men together in a room and I would suggest feed them bread and water and throw away the key until they come together”

CEFR level

C2

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

See also

throw back throw BBs throw by throw caution to the wind throw chunks throw cold water on