have it on lock
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Meaning · English
To have matters under control.
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.