have someone by the short and curlies en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (colloquial, idiomatic) Synonym of have someone by the short hairs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| has someone by the short and curlies | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| had someone by the short and curlies | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had someone by the short and curlies | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| having someone by the short and curlies | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |