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The phrase "a bit locked in" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone feels somewhat confined or restricted in their choices or circumstances.
Example: "After years of working in the same job, I feel a bit locked in and unsure about making a change."
Alternatives: "somewhat trapped" or "a little constrained".
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"One of the problems with the ONS in the past, [it] has been a bit locked in the mindset, turn the handle, here's the numbers and not asking itself enough, 'What do these statistics mean now?'," Bean told the Treasury Committee.
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