keys to the kingdom

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von keys to the kingdom im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A resource, usually information or knowledge, the possession of which gives the possessor access to power

This fortress, from its strong position, was considered as one of the keys to the kingdom, and had belonged to the Earl of March, a disappointed candidate for the crown, who had now attached himself to the banner of England.

Silbentrennung

keys to the king·dom

Türkische aussprache

kiz tı dhi kîngdım

Aussprache

/ˈkēz tə ᴛʜē ˈkəɴɢdəm/ /ˈkiːz tə ðiː ˈkɪŋdəm/

Etymologie

() Originating from the concept of resources that were the means of obtaining control over an actual kingdom, i.e., a realm under the rulership of a king.