feel someone's collar
feel (one's) collar
To arrest one (as if by first grabbing them by their collar). The police will feel your collar soon enough if you keep breaking the law.
See also: collar, feel
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
feel someone's collar
arrest or legally apprehend someone.The image here is of using a person's collar as a means of getting a secure grip on them.
See also: collar, feel
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- feel (one's) collar
- feel (something) in (one's) bones
- feel in bones
- feel in one's bones
- feel in your bones
- feel (some emotion) about (someone or something)
- feel at home
- feel (like) (oneself)
- feel bad about (something)
- feel as if a cat has kittened in (one's) mouth