Definition of Have the wolf by the ear

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To be in a sticky situation – a dangerous situation from which one cannot disengage, but in which one cannot safely remain. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Have The Wolf By The Ear

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
have the time of one's life
have the wind up
have the wolf by the ear (current term)
have tickets on oneself
have time
have to
have to do with the price of fish
have truck with
have up
have words
have you got the time
have young
haveing
haveless
havelock
havelocks
haven

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