in (the) custody of (someone or something)
in (the) custody of (someone or something)
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 currently in the custody of the police! Mr. Foster, you have been found guilty by a unanimous jury. I place you in custody of the state to await sentencing.
See also: custody, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- 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)