chain (something) down
chain (something) down
To fasten or anchor something in place with chains. Chain your bike down so that no one steals it while you're shopping.
See also: chain, down
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
chain someone or something down
to fasten someone or something down with chains. They chained down the the bicycle rack so no one could steal it. We chained the tool-shed down so a strong wind would not blow it over.
See also: chain, down
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- chain down
- be down to (do something)
- be down to something
- be down to (one)
- be down to somebody/something
- bear down
- ask down
- bear down on (someone or something)
- beat down on (someone or something)
- a shiver runs/goes down somebody's spine