Meaning of 'Take by the scruff of the neck'
What does the saying 'Take by the scruff of the neck' mean?
Idiom: Take by the scruff of the neck
Meaning:
If you take something by the scruff on the neck, you take complete control of it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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