bring to heel
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bring to heel
Where it comes from
From the command to make a dog closely follow its master.
verb brings to heel · bringing to heel · brought to heel · call to heel
- To compel someone to obey; to force someone into a submissive condition. They wanted a lesson, and they would get it; but it would take three months at least to bring them to heel.
- To cause to act in a disciplined manner.
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verb compel someone to obey
| Español | meter en cintura |
|---|---|
| Français | mettre au pas |
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