keys
Britishinterjection
Etymology
Origin of keys
origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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“I’m like, ‘Hey, I’m going to take my keys out of the ignition, drop them on the ground.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite the intense blaze, it hadn't burned long enough to destroy everything and officers found a pin badge, keys, a watch face and strap and a bullet head.
From BBC
A small man sat at it, playing something slow and low on the keys without looking at his hands.
From Literature
The thing’s a collection of keys and wires and light bulbs, powered by a battery.
From Literature
As part of an investigation, BBC London installed secret cameras at a vacant property while a BBC journalist posed as a customer who had locked their keys inside.
From BBC
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