释义 |
have (someone or something) by the ears have (someone or something) by the earsTo have someone or something fully under control or domination. The flu had me by the ears last week, but I'm finally feeling better now.See also: by, ear, havehave something by the ears keep or obtain a secure hold on. 1949 Dylan Thomas Letter I am tangled in hack-work. Depression has me by the ears. See also: by, ear, have, something |