(idiomatic) by chance, luckily

(idiomatic) To be vindicated; to triumph despite predicted failure; to find success after defeat or setback.

(slang, vulgar) To exercise total control over someone.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: See have, go. / (colloquial) To temporarily convince someone of a falsehood. / (colloquial) To cause someone to be excited, aroused, or upset.

(idiomatic) To be in a difficult or dangerous situation in which one ideally should not remain, but from which one cannot withdraw.

(idiomatic) To be in a difficult or dangerous situation in which one ideally should not remain, but from which one cannot withdraw.

(obsolete) To have a point of contention (with someone); to have a bone to pick.

(idiomatic) To possess great influence and opportunity.

Alternative form of have the world by the tail

Alternative form of have the world by the tail