Meaning of the word "have someone by the balls" in English
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have someone by the balls
US /hæv ˈsʌmˌwʌn baɪ ðə bɔlz/
UK /hæv ˈsʌmˌwʌn baɪ ðə bɔlz/
Idiom
1.
(vulgar slang) to have complete control over someone, especially by having information that could harm them
Example:
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The prosecutor really had him by the balls with all the evidence.
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If you owe them money, they'll have you by the balls.
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