Idiom Breakdown

have the world by the tail

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Definition

To possess great influence and opportunity.

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In Context

""Webb thinks he's got the world by the tail for a downhill pull. I'll show him.""
"No nation had the World by the tail this week, but the rear end of the British lion was within measurable distance of Adolf Hitler's grasp."
""You think you're set. You think everything's taken care of. I thought I had the world by the tail.""

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See Also

have someone by the short hairs