Have (someone) by the short hairs In english explanation

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

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-01-04 07:01

Meaning of Have (someone) by the short hairs

Synonyms:

have someone by the balls , have someone over a barrel

Have (someone) by the short hairs British informal verb phrase

"Have" can be replaced by "get".

To have someone in a difficult situation in which you have complete power over them

I had Jay by the short hairs because I knew what he had done.

He had us by the short hairs when he found out about our little secret.

I cannot do anything against him because he has my by the short hairs.

Grammar and Usage of Have (someone) by the short hairs

Verb Forms

  • has (someone) by the short hairs
  • had (someone) by the short hairs

The verb "catch" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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At a much higher level than other people or things

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