English Explanatory Dictionary

have someone by the balls

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To exercise total control over someone; to be in a position to threaten or extort someone.

Pronunciation

En-au-have someone by the balls.ogg

Word forms

have someone by the balls has someone by the balls having someone by the balls had someone by the balls

Synonyms

have someone by the short hairs § Synonyms
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