"throw away the key" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 永远关起来

Definition

这个习语的意思是把某人关进监狱并永远不让他们出来，通常是一种非常严厉的惩罚。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

极为口语化，多在讨论严重犯罪时表达极度惩罚的愿望。并非字面意思，不适合正式场合使用。

Examples

Some people think dangerous criminals should be locked up and throw away the key.

有些人认为危险罪犯应该被关起来，**永远关起来**。

He broke the law again! This time, they should throw away the key.

他又违法了！这次应该**永远关起来**。

If you hurt someone like that, they will throw away the key.

如果你那样伤害别人，他们会把你**永远关起来**。

Honestly, after what he did, I say throw away the key.

说真的，他做了那种事，我觉得应该**永远关起来**。

Some people steal and get a chance, but others just say 'throw away the key' and move on.

有的人偷东西还会被原谅，有的人直接说“**永远关起来**”，不再管了。

You messed up big time—be careful or they’ll throw away the key next time.

你闯大祸了——小心点，下次他们可能会**永远关起来**。