tv. to have a man in a position where he has little choice but to do what one says. (Usually objectionable.)
She's really got him by the balls. He will go along with whatever she wants.What could I do? They had me by the balls!
have (one) by the balls
vulgar slang To have complete control or dominance over one. The image is that of someone grasping one's testicles to subdue them. With all that evidence against you, I'd say the police have you by the balls.Sometimes, I think Mark's wife has him by the balls.
have a man by the balls
tv. to have a man in a position where he has little choice but to do what one says. (Usually objectionable.) She’s really got him by the balls. He will go along with whatever she wants.