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given keys to the kingdom
Definition
(Expression) granted authority to access a highly valued resourceOrigin is from the Bible, Matthew 16:19
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven
The "key" represents one's authority to allow or deny access to a sacred place: the kingdom of heaven
Usage: She was given keys to the kingdom which granted her the power to say who would be let in.
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giving it a tug
giving the general a five-finger salute
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giving Yul Brenner the high-five
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give the once over
give the pash eye
give the reckless eyeball
give tonsil-lectomy
give up one's freedom
give up one's treasure
give up rhythm
give up the work
give up your face
give us a gam
give way
give yaloo
give-and-take girl
give-and-taker
given
given keys to the kingdom
givergiver of the eye
giving
giving it a tug
giving the general a five-finger salute
giving yourself the finger
giving Yul Brenner the high-five
GIVS
GIW
GIWG
GIWUSA
GIXD
gixie
GIXR
GIYRA
GIYUS