have a lock on
Example Sentences
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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
Deliver me, please, from all those who are sure they have a lock on the truth!
From New York Times • Oct. 2, 2021
Even so, Smith does not have a lock on staying with the starters for the Oct. 18 season opener.
From Washington Post • Oct. 2, 2017
“I have a different lunch box now that doesn’t have a lock on it.”
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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