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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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have someone by the short and curlies

To have someone in a very vulnerable or compromising position, often used in a context of leverage.

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have someone by the short hairs

To have someone in a vulnerable position where they can be easily controlled or manipulated.

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have someone on toast

To have someone in a position of control or dominance over them.

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have someone's blood on one's head

to be responsible for someone's misfortune or death

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have something over with

To have finished or dealt with something, often implying relief.

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have something to show for something

to have achieved something of value or significance as a result of one's efforts

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have the biscuit

To be defeated or outdone, often in a humorous or light-hearted context.

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have the blues

to feel sad or depressed

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have the hots for

To have a strong romantic or sexual attraction to someone.

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have the last laugh

to ultimately succeed or have the final advantage in a situation

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have the tiger by the tail

To be in a challenging or precarious situation.

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have the wind up

To feel anxious or nervous.

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