have someone by the balls
US /hæv ˈsʌmˌwʌn baɪ ðə bɔlz/
UK /hæv ˈsʌmˌwʌn baɪ ðə bɔlz/
1.
tener a alguien agarrado por los huevos, tener a alguien bajo control
(vulgar slang) to have complete control over someone, especially by having information that could harm them
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The prosecutor really had him by the balls with all the evidence.
El fiscal lo tenía agarrado por los huevos con todas las pruebas.
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If you owe them money, they'll have you by the balls.
Si les debes dinero, te tendrán agarrado por los huevos.