noun►have someone by the short onesto have absolute control of someone; to force submission. A figurative use of the literal meaning 'to hold by the pubic hair'; a variation on HAVE BY THE SHORT HAIRSUS, 1971
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short one
slang A small alcoholic beverage, especially one that is drunk very quickly. I think we have time for a short one before the train leaves. What'll you have?I said I was only going for a short one, but I ended up staying at the bar until 2 AM.
short one
n. a small or quickly drunk drink of liquor, including beer. (Compare this with tall one.) How about a short one, innkeeper?