have someone by the balls

US /hæv ˈsʌmˌwʌn baɪ ðə bɔlz/
UK /hæv ˈsʌmˌwʌn baɪ ðə bɔlz/
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держать кого-то за яйца, иметь полный контроль над кем-то

(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.
Прокурор действительно держал его за яйца со всеми доказательствами.
If you owe them money, they'll have you by the balls.
Если ты им должен денег, они будут держать тебя за яйца.