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Definition of Have someone by the short hairs

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To have someone in a difficult situation in which he or she is without alternatives and can be controlled. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Have Someone By The Short Hairs

have one's wits about one
have one's work cut out for one
have other fish to fry
have reason
have second thoughts
have seen better days
have seen one's day
have serious designs
have someone's back
have someone's guts for garters

have someone's hide
have someone's number
have someone by the short hairs (current term)
have someone going
have someone on
have something to eat
have the best
have the biscuit
have the blues
have the floor

have the goods on
have the last laugh
have the run of
have the tiger by the tail
have the time

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