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Keep Under Lock and Key

keep UN-der lok and kee

/kiːp ˈʌndər lɒk ænd kiː/

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Syllable breakdown

keepunderlockandkey

Dictionary meaning

Examples

  • The company keeps its source code under lock and key.

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