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grab by the lapels

idiom

To exert control over (something).


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Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    grab and go

    To get something quickly

  2. 02

    grab the bull by the horns

    Synonym of take the bull by the horns.

  3. 03

    grab the popcorn

    Used to express anticipated enjoyment from watching a conflict or argument developing between other people, as if one were being entertained at the movies.

  4. 04

    make a grab

    To try to take quickly.

  5. 05

    power grab

    An attempt to gain authority in an oppressive or unscrupulous way.

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