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lock someone up

Idiom Law

Meaning

to imprison or jail someone

Example Sentences

"They managed to lock him up for his crimes."

Related Expressions

off the wall

unusual or unconventional

spend money like water

to spend money freely or wastefully

come crashing down

to suddenly fail or collapse

run down

to feel tired or exhausted due to overwork or illness

wear the pants

to be the person who controls or makes decisions in a family

Above reproach

Completely honest and without fault.