have someone by the short hairs in Russian
have someone by the short hairs in Russian is держа́ть на коротком поводке.
have someone by the short hairs in Russian
держа́ть на коротком поводке
Pronounced: derzhat na korotkom povodke
(idiomatic) To have someone in a difficult situation in which he or she is without alternatives and can be controlled.
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What is "have someone by the short hairs" in Russian?
"have someone by the short hairs" in Russian is держа́ть на коротком поводке.
How do you pronounce держа́ть на коротком поводке?
"have someone by the short hairs" in Russian is держа́ть на коротком поводке, pronounced "derzhat na korotkom povodke".
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