Have A Hold On (Someone) explanation, meaning, origin - The Biggest Idioms Dictionary

Have a hold on (someone) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have a hold on (someone)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2022-05-19 11:05

Meaning of Have a hold on (someone)

Have a hold on (someone) negative spoken language verb phrase

To control someone by using your knowledge about their past or misdeeds.

I'm forced to comply with his unreasonable demands because he has a hold on me.

I didn't mean for that to happen. Why do you keep using it to have a hold on me?

A: Damn it, he has a hold on me. B: and that's the reason why you always give him money every time he asks.

You better do what I say. Remember I have a hold on you.

rule the roost

to be the most powerful person who controls and makes the decisions in a group

an easy touch

a person who is easily deceived or manipulated to do something, especially giving someone money.

1. To seize or take control of someone, something, or some place with a sudden and fierce attack

2. To gain a rapid and great fame or success in a place, a field or a particular group of people

To be under the control of someone or something

To have someone completely under your control

Grammar and Usage of Have a hold on (someone)

The verb "have" should be conjugated with its tense.