have a lock on
Example Sentences
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At times, some of us of the older generation believe we have a lock on wisdom.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023
“It’s always better to have a lock on the barn door than to go chase the horse once it’s out,” he said in an interview.
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2022
But she doesn’t have a lock on San Fernando High School alumni: At least one fellow Tiger, comedian George Lopez, has endorsed Caruso.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2022
But he doesn’t have a lock on the diversity vote.
From Washington Times • May 5, 2022
“May I have a lock on my door?”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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