Meaning of the word "bring someone/something to heel" in English
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bring someone/something to heel
US /brɪŋ ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ tuː hiːl/
UK /brɪŋ ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ tuː hiːl/
Idiom
1.
to force someone or something to obey you or to come under your control
Example:
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The government is determined to bring the rebels to heel.
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It took a lot of effort to bring the unruly class to heel.
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