idiom

hold the key

3Sections

To have the essential power or control necessary to achieve a particular outcome

Definition

To have the essential power or control necessary to achieve a particular outcome

Examples

  • Her research could HOLD THE KEY to curing the disease
  • Well, that's HOLD THE KEY for you.
  • I suppose that counts as HOLD THE KEY.

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