have somebody by the balls

But right now this machine has me by the balls.

What's important is that I've got you by the balls.

We had that old man by the balls and he knew it.

Once I met her the first night she had me by the balls.

I have him absolutely by the balls and I'm damned certain nobody knows it yet.

They had you by the balls and were ready to put the paper in right then.

When your folks had you by the balls, they really knew how to squeeze.

You know they've got me by the balls as well.

Our mutual friend would have you by the balls if he ever heard about this.

If he hasn't made the list, that might take him by the balls.