have sb by the balls OFFENSIVE
to have someone in a situation where you have complete power over them

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have by the balls
have (someone) by the balls
[very informal!]
to have someone in a situation where you have complete power over them.
I owe them Ј5,000. They've got me by the balls.

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have someone by the balls
have (someone) by the balls
[very informal!]
to have someone in a situation where you have complete power over them.
I owe them Ј5,000. They've got me by the balls.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

have someone by the balls
v. phr., slang, vulgar, avoidable To have someone at a disadvantage or in one's power.
The kidnappers had the company by the balls for six long weeks.

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