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have someone on toast

idiom
Meaning

To have somebody in one's power, or in a compromising or helpless position.


Examples
SIMPLE

I have him on toast now that I know his secret.

CONTEXTUAL

With all the evidence gathered against the corrupt manager, the investigators finally had him on toast.

COMPLEX

Once the detective discovered the hidden ledger, he realized he had the suspect on toast and could force a full confession.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as if someone owns the place

    Alternative form of like someone owns the place.

  2. 02

    beat someone round the ears

    To beat (a person) with blows about the head.

  3. 03

    bless someone with

    To give or bestow, as a gift from God.

  4. 04

    bring someone to their knees

    To defeat and make submit to orders.

  5. 05

    call someone every name in the book

    To call someone many abusive names.

  6. 06

    call someone everything but a child of God

    To call someone many abusive names.

  7. 07

    catch someone napping

    To take advantage of someone's inattention.

  8. 08

    cry someone a river

    To weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.

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