cage (someone or something) up (in something)
cage (someone or something) up (in something)
To trap or enclose one in a particular space or area. Be sure to close the gate and cage the dog up in the back yard.
See also: cage, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
cage someone or something up (in something)
to enclose or confine someone or something in something or someplace. They caged the lions up in strong containers for the trip across country. How long did it take to cage up the lions securely?
See also: cage, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- cage up
- cage (someone or something) in
- cage in
- trap (someone or something) into (something)
- trap into
- withdraw from
- withdraw from (something)
- withdrawn
- squirrel out of (something)
- stare out at (someone or something)