Meaning of 'Bring someone to heel'
What does the saying 'Bring someone to heel' mean?
Idiom: Bring someone to heel
Meaning:
If you bring someone to heel, you make them obey you.
('Call someone to heel' is also used.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
('Call someone to heel' is also used.)
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