have it on lock

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Meaning · English

To have matters under control.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điều khiển mọi việc

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

got her on lock

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “have it on lock” mean?

To have matters under control.

Is “have it on lock” formal or informal?

have it on lock is generally slang.