a cal y canto
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a cal y canto(
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kahl
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kahn
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. under lock and key
El consejo ha estado encerrado a cal y canto durante horas decidiendo a quién nombrar el siguiente director ejecutivo.The board has been shut up under lock and key for hours trying to decide who to name as the next CEO.
b. firmly
La puerta de la vieja mansión estaba cerrada a cal y canto.The door to the old mansion was closed firmly.
c. tight
El baúl estaba cerrado a cal y canto y no encontraban la manera de abrirlo.The trunk was locked up tight, and they couldn't find a way to open it.
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