pick a/the lock . pick a/the lock {v. phr.} To burglarize; open illegally; open a lock without the regular key. The robber got into the house by picking the lock. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: P Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion