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Meaning of have the wolf by the ear | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To be in a dangerous situation from which one cannot disengage, but in which one cannot safely remain.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Français tenir le loup par les oreilles

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

have the world by the tail have tickets on oneself have time have time on one's hands have time on one's side have to

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