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ESLPod_1070_WE_1814 Getting a Mortgage Loan The phrase "to lock in," in this podcast, means to agree on a specific number or amount so that it can no longer change: "The landlord will lock in the rent if you sign a three-year rental agreement." When cooking, the phrase "to lock in" means to make the flavor stay or remain: "This technique locks in the flavor and juices when cooking a turkey." The phrase "to lock (someone) out" means to keep someone out of a place: "The protesters were locked out of the building." Finally, the phrase "to be locked out of (one's) car" means to be unable to open one's car, because one has locked the car with the keys still inside it: "Oh no, I'm locked out of my car. Look, the keys are right there on the passenger seat."

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ESLPod 1070 to lock in Home + Community

Id	ESLPod_1070_WE_1814
Episode Id	ESLPod 1070
Episode Title	Getting a Mortgage Loan
Phrase	to lock in
Text	The phrase "to lock in," in this podcast, means to agree on a specific number or amount so that it can no longer change: "The landlord will lock in the rent if you sign a three-year rental agreement." When cooking, the phrase "to lock in" means to make the flavor stay or remain: "This technique locks in the flavor and juices when cooking a turkey." The phrase "to lock (someone) out" means to keep someone out of a place: "The protesters were locked out of the building." Finally, the phrase "to be locked out of (one's) car" means to be unable to open one's car, because one has locked the car with the keys still inside it: "Oh no, I'm locked out of my car. Look, the keys are right there on the passenger seat."
Topics	Home + Community

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