have something by the ears
have (someone or something) by the ears
To 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, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have 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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- have (someone or something) by the ears
- about (one's) ears
- all eyes and ears
- get (one's) ears lowered
- all ears
- all ears, to be
- be all ears
- get (one's) ears pinned back
- get ears pinned back
- ear