have the world by the testicles

A form of have the world by the tail — To possess great influence and opportunity.

Meanings

verbhave the world by the testicles (third-person singular simple present has the world by the testicles, present participle having the world by the testicles, simple past and past participle had the world by the testicles)

present singular third person has the world by the testicles · participle present having the world by the testicles · participle past had the world by the testicles · past had the world by the testicles

  1. alternativeAlternative form of have the world by the tail.
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Chicago

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