under lock and key
under lock and key
Securely hidden away. I keep my grandmother's secret recipe under lock and key so that no one can steal it.
See also: and, key, lock
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
under lock and key
Securely locked up, as in He keeps the wine under lock and key. [First half of 1500s]
See also: and, key, lock
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
under lock and key
securely locked up.See also: and, key, lock
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
under ˌlock and ˈkey
locked up in prison, in a safe, etc: The escaped prisoners are now safely under lock and key. The exam papers must be kept under lock and key until half an hour before the exam.See also: and, key, lock
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
under lock and key
Securely locked up.
See also: and, key, lock
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- off key
- off-key
- key in
- hot wire
- wired
- wiring
- transpose (something) from (something) (in)to (something)
- high-key
- key off
- transpose (something) to (something)