key to the city
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My wingman—Shane Angley, a wine merchant from Raleigh, N.C.—said he felt sure someone on the street would present us with the key to the city.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
"The bad boy of entertainment is getting the key to the city from the bad boy of politics," Adams is shown saying in the clip.
From Salon • Sep. 30, 2024
The 45-year-old completed a 100-show residency in Vegas in December and has been such a hit on the Strip that he was awarded the key to the city in October.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2024
Arlington, Texas, renamed a street “Taylor Swift Way,” gave the pop star a key to the city and adorned the arena with red lampposts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2023
“Not the key to the city, you fool!” snapped Mr. Iii.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
