have someone by the short and curlies
完全掌握某人，使某人陷入无法逃脱的困境或境地
口语·形容完全控制或操纵某人
英文释义
to have complete control or power over someone, often with the ability to manipulate or coerce them
例句
The boss has me by the short and curlies—I can't refuse overtime.
典故来源
源自20世纪英国俚语，“short and curlies”指阴毛，比喻抓住对方最脆弱处，使其无法反抗。