"Locked in" as a synonym for "focused": What's the etymology
2024年1月14日 · It's definitely not as common or well established to use this phrase in this manner in American vernacular as it is to use it to mean "fixed" or "unable to move" (these latter two usages are both well documented in reputable dictionaries ranging from Merriam-Webster to Cambridge, both of which do not recognize the alternate slang meaning this ...
Please smb explain "lock in" meaning? : r/AskABrit - Reddit
2023年2月20日 · It can also mean to decide ("lock in your votes"), perhaps from older times when you actually locked your vote into some kind of box of safe. As a noun, lock-in can mean an overnight stay ("the church youth group lock-in is this Saturday") or when a bar or pub locks the doors at closing time and unofficially stays open for a small group of ...
word usage - What does "stay locked in" mean, when NBA …
2017年6月2日 · Also lock into. Fix firmly in position, commit to something. This phrase often occurs as be locked in or into, as in She felt she was locked in a binding agreement or Many of the stockholders are locked into their present positions. {Mid=1900s} In the sporting context, however, locked in has a somewhat different meaning. As NVZ's answer (with ...
Is "have a lock on something" same as "having something on lock"?
2020年4月15日 · This subtle connotation regarding timing is less likely to be inferred from "have a lock on something". It simply means something is readily available to you. In short, "have a lock on something" indicates availability and readiness, while "having something on lock" additionally indicates something about timing.
Como se dice “to lock-in” : r/Spanish - Reddit
To lock-in is a silly way of saying to really focus yourself and put all your effort toward something. If I’m about to go to some sort of competition, I’d say I have to lock-in. I’m looking for an equally as silly phrase in Spanish that this person in my class can use, as he uses lock-in in English usually in a sort of ironic way meant to ...
What does “got you locked in” mean? : r/EnglishLearning - Reddit
2023年1月8日 · This is kind of a funny saying. He’s saying that’s he’s saved your number, or (for more slang) he’s secured your number in his phone. “Locking in” is sometimes used when entering numbers, bets, choices, etc Basically it’s a cool …
slang - ''Wassup, can a loc come up in your crib''? - English …
2020年12月28日 · It's very limited currency gangland slang in California. Loc = loco = crazy somehow morphed into being a generalised term for Hispanic members of certain street gangs. I think in context here it's the Latino equivalent of blood or homie as used by negro gang members (or plain guy as used by more mainstream speakers). –
When Gen Z slang slips… : r/Teachers - Reddit
2024年2月11日 · My kids are constantly saying ‘lock in’ or ‘locked in’ for focus. So I’ve started using it regularly because I legitimately need them to lock in lol. Im sure I’m killing the term. ETA: Yes, I’m aware they didn’t INVENT it lol.
Lock Arff meaning : r/grime - Reddit
2015年10月18日 · Lackarfftherave! It means lock off/lockdown/shutdown. Don't know if you need any more context, but basically "I run things around here".
My teacher got tired of us saying “locking in” - Reddit
tbh this slang is really good though. Getting “locked in” promotes students to actually learn and do assignments as well as focus on whatever task they’re presented. Reply reply