To have someone in a very vulnerable or compromising position, often used in a context of leverage.
📖 general
General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.
To have someone in a vulnerable position where they can be easily controlled or manipulated.
To have someone in a position of control or dominance over them.
to be responsible for someone's misfortune or death
To have finished or dealt with something, often implying relief.
to have achieved something of value or significance as a result of one's efforts
To be defeated or outdone, often in a humorous or light-hearted context.
to feel sad or depressed
To have a strong romantic or sexual attraction to someone.
to ultimately succeed or have the final advantage in a situation
To be in a challenging or precarious situation.
To feel anxious or nervous.