by the balls 

When someone has literal or figurative control of a man through a grip on his testicles (getting his conpliance by squeezing or threatening to squeeze them.

Mike was doing dishes because Ann had him by the balls (literal)

Big business has the world by the balls (figurative)

by the balls by Sam E82 August 31, 2007

by the balls 

To have a strong hold on something or someone (literal or figuratively).

Typically used to describe someone with absolute control in a given situation.

We had to do what mom wanted because she had the family by the balls

by the balls by Achromatifex May 10, 2023

by the balls and curlies

If A is holding B by the balls and curlies, B is unwillingly at A's disposal because A knows things about B that B doesn't want to be known by anybody else. Blackmail is in the air but not always A has threatened B of anything.

Rowell simply tollerates Nelson and everything is quiet on the surface because Nelson holds Rowell by the balls and curlies.

by the balls and curlies by Stteffannos September 22, 2010

Had Me By The Balls 

This slang expression is used when someone is forced to do something they don't want to do, but have no choice in the matter.

She had me by the balls so I had to go along with her to see her mother.

Had Me By The Balls by wardswords November 26, 2016

got you by the balls 

what one says to someone who is being owned as a way to rub it in.

1: She made you buy that ring? Damn, she's really got you by that balls.
2: Shut up, no she doesn't. (goes into denial)

got you by the balls by KRHimself November 11, 2004

Got you by the balls 

(Verb) When someone has strong hold over you. Usually controlling your decisions and your life.

Dang bro yo mama don't let you do nothing, she got you by the balls bro.

Got you by the balls by Cumputer November 25, 2015

grab the bear by the balls 

To tackle a difficult challenge as soon as it arises instead of procrastinating

After that party last night my house was wrecked. I have some potential buyers coming by today so I need to "grab the bear by the balls" and clean up.

grab the bear by the balls by NMGoKS June 26, 2005