Переводы „curlies“ в словаре англо » немецкий

short and ˈcurlies

to grab sb by the short and curlies брит. шутл. разг.

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Примеры из словаря PONS (редакционная проверка)

to grab sb by the short and curlies брит. шутл. разг.

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to have sb by the short hairs [or by the short and curlies] esp брит. жарг.

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Одноязычные примеры (не проверены редакцией PONS)

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Exclusions aside, insurers have got you by the short and curlies.

www.stuff.co.nz

They still have me by the short and curlies.

www.independent.co.uk

The doctor's lobby groups have the government by the short and curlies.

www.canberratimes.com.au

They have had the country by the short and curlies long enough.

independentaustralia.net