Knox

Related to Knox: John Knox, Fort Knox

be like Fort Knox

To be inaccessible, usually because the item or place in question is locked or guarded. Fort Knox is a military site in Kentucky where stores of gold are kept. The kids are home by themselves, but don't worry, the house is like Fort Knox with all the security cameras. I can't get into the safe, it's like Fort Knox!
See also: fort, Knox, like
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be like/as safe as Fort ˈKnox

(about a building) be strongly built, with many locks, strong doors, alarms, etc. so that it is very safe and difficult for thieves to enter: This home of yours is like Fort Knox. Financially she’s as safe as Fort Knox. Fort Knox is a military base in Kentucky where most of the US’s store of gold is kept.
See also: fort, Knox, like, safe
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • fort
  • be like Fort Knox
  • be like/as safe as Fort Knox
  • item
  • be an item
  • locked down
  • trade in
  • trade (something) in for (something)
  • trade (something) in on (something)
  • close the door to (one)
References in periodicals archive
"We conclude that the best determination of [the age] now comes from cosmic-microwave-background data," Knox's team asserts.
Age of the universe: a new determination
For further information about Arkeia by Knox Software, visit Knox's Web site at http://www.arkeia.com or call 760/602-8590.
LINUX PLATFORM ENABLES CUSTOMERS TO USE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS
More recently, Knox has served as vice president of Contract Compression at Enerflex Energy Systems Inc.
Park Energy Services names Tim Knox as president and COO
Designed for small and mid-market businesses, Knox Re is a homogeneous pool that provides more predictable underwriting results with features designed to stabilize costs long term, simplify administrative processes and help participating businesses gain greater control of their insurance programs.
CIC Services of Tennessee Forms Knox Reinsurance Co. in North Carolina
Knox, who was 20 at the time of the murder, and 23-year old Sollecito both spent four years in prison on murder charges.
Amanda Knox Raises Money For 'Space-Themed' Wedding
Knox previously sparked fury after saying she would like to visit to help her healing.
Amanda Knox's 'joke' on her return to Italy; EXCLUSIVE
Newcastle Crown Courtheard how Knox, 59, of The Grove, Burnhope, was a partner in Ivy Leaf at a premises elsewhere in the village, under a pet shop licence, until March 2018.
Boss of Durham dog kennels who sold sick puppies is jailed; Knox sold puppies which buyers complained became ill on the day of purchase on three occasions
But Knox, now 31, appealed, saying she was denied access to a lawyer and an independent interpreter, was slapped on the head and subjected to psychological pressure by Italian police.
KNOX IN APPEAL VICTORY; Italy forced to pay her PS16,000
The most obvious place where you see Samsung Knox in action is on the Secure Folder app on your Samsung device.
Samsung Knox: A closer look at Samsung's security platform
Police became involved after it emerged Knox had skimmed cash from both his VAT and income tax bills.
Tax-dodging kennel boss avoids a prison sentence
Knox was captured on CCTV at the Brecon Street yard and is also said to have been present when Mr McKeever died at the home.
Fugitive fled to Spain days after dad's slaying
Mikayla Knox is the daughter of Jeff and Cindy Knox.
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Samsung has engaged Jazz -Mobilink as its operating partner to introduce Samsung 'Knox' in Pakistan.
Samsung, Jazz partner to launch 'Knox' security platform
While most people don't know a great deal about John Knox, they do have an opinion on him.
A Polarizing Figure: John Knox, one of the fathers of Canadian Presbyterianism