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Katie Anh
2023-04-10 04:04
Skin an eel by the tail verb phrase
To do something in an unwise manner
Do you realize that you just skinned an eel by the tail when you caught the snake in its tail? It can bite you.
You are skinning an eel by the tail. How could you fix the electrical problem without cutting the power off? What would happen if I didn't find out and stop you.
Do you see anything wrong?
To punish someone or something harshly
He's a really strict teacher, so he'll definitely lower the boom on you if you don't do your homework.
