in (someone's or something's) custody
in (someone's or something's) custody
Detained by someone or something; in legal custody of someone or something. Of course I'm panicking, I just got a phone call that said my son is in police custody! Mr. Foster, you have been found guilty by a unanimous jury. I place you in the state's custody to await sentencing.
See also: custody
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in custody (of someone or something)
and in someone's or something's custodybeing kept guarded by legal authorities. The suspect was in the sheriff's custody awaiting a trial. The prisoner is in the custody of the state. The police have two suspects in custody.
See also: custody
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- be/have done with somebody/something
- bird has flown, the
- be in line with (someone or something)
- better of
- (someone or something) promises well
- begin with
- begin with (someone or something)
- beware of
- beware of (someone or something)
- be rough on (someone or something)