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Definition have someone just where you want them in British English

have someone just where you want them phrase

phrase
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used for saying you are happy with the situation that someone is in because it gives you power over them, or will help you to get something that you want from them

Example

We've got our rivals just where we want them.

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Definition have someone just where you want them in British English