throw away the key

Language: en

Meaning: (slang,idiomatic)Toneverreleasesomeone (e.g., from prison).1995November 19, “Senators Pete Domenici and John Breaux Discuss the Shutdown of the Federal Government”, inCBS Face Nation:Let's get these men together in a room and I would suggest feed them bread and water andthrow away the keyuntil they come together

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