have (someone) coming and going
have (someone) coming and going
To put someone in an inescapable position or situation; to leave someone with no viable options or solutions. If I want to stay in the country, I need a job, but if I want a job, I need to be living here—these immigration issues have me coming and going!
See also: and, coming, going, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
coming and going, have someone
Catch someone both ways, give someone no way out. For example, If Jane accepted the transfer she would have to move, but if she turned it down she would have to travel more-they had her coming and going . Also see coming or going.
See also: and, coming, have, someone
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- a stranger to (someone or something)
- accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
- accompany on a journey
- brief (someone) about (someone or something)
- brief about
- a dog in the manger
- be out of (one's) league
- be out of somebody's league
- be in bad with (someone)
- (one) puts (one's) pants on one leg at a time