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have the world by the tail
Language:
Meanings:
1.
US
UK
General
idiomatic
informal
colloquial
To be in a position of great advantage, confidence, or opportunity; to feel certain of success and able to take full advantage of circumstances.
2.
General
literal
To hold an object or creature by its tail (a literal physical action).
Examples:
EN:
Well, just like I told you. A pretty face and you can have the world by the tail.
ES:
Como te dije, con una cara bonita tienes al mundo a tus pies.
EN:
Look, Dan doesn't exactly have the world by the tail, OK?
ES:
Dan no tiene la mejor de las suertes, ¿sí?
ID:
Dengar, masa depan Dan tak terlalu bagus.
EN:
You should have the world by the tail.
ES:
Deberías estar saltando de alegría.
EN:
When he comes back we'll have the world by the tail, the two of us.
ES:
Cuando vuelva, lo tendremos todo para ser felices.
EN:
When he comes back we'll have the world by the tail, the two of us.
ES:
Cuando vuelva, lo tendremos todo para ser felices.
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