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grab by the lapels
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
（何かに対して）支配権や影響力を加える、あるいは強制的にコントロールすることを示す。 / （比喩的に）対象に対して徹底的な管理や支配状態に置くことを意味する。
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(idiomatic) To exert control over (something).
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grab by the lapels
When the project spiraled, the director had to grab by the lapels the entire operation and bring it back on track.
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When the project spiraled, the director had to grab by the lapels the entire operation and bring it back on track.
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