Idiom Breakdown

have someone on toast

COLLOQUIAL

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Definition

To have somebody in one's power, or in a compromising or helpless position.

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In Context

"Every crime commentator on cable news will have him on toast."
"If he'd waited ten seconds until I was on the lighted porch, he'd have had me on toast."

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Also Said As

have someone by the short hairs § Synonyms