have someone by the balls
US /hæv ˈsʌmˌwʌn baɪ ðə bɔlz/
UK /hæv ˈsʌmˌwʌn baɪ ðə bɔlz/
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누군가를 완전히 쥐고 있다, 누군가의 약점을 잡고 있다
(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.
검사는 모든 증거로 그를 완전히 쥐고 있었다.
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If you owe them money, they'll have you by the balls.
그들에게 돈을 빚지면, 그들은 너를 완전히 쥐고 있을 것이다.