From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... lock and
have the door ever so ...
12&12 p.35,
Step Three
Once we have placed the key of willingness in the
lock and have the door ever so slightly open, we find that we can always open it some more.
2.
... lock and
key or hire a bodyguard ...
BB p.26,
There Is A Solution
In the doctor's judgment
he was utterly hopeless; he could never regain his position in society and he would have to place himself under lock and key or hire a bodyguard if he expected
to live long.
3.
... lock him
up.
BB p.11,
Bill's Story
4.
... lock them
up, but of course a ...
BB p.114,
To Wives
When they become too dangerous, we think the kind thing is to lock them up, but of course a good doctor should always be consulted.
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