Have shit for brains
verb phrase
To be very stupid (1940s+)
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- Have someone by the short hairs
verb phrase To have someone in a painful and helpless situation; have absolute control over; HAVE someone BY THE BALLS: When life gets you by the short hairs, it doesn’t let go/ Someone nasty and ruthless has him by the short hairs/ You’re in no position to make deals. We got you by the curlies/ […]
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