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Re: "Have the world by tail" ?

Posted by ESC on August 15, 2005

In Reply to: "Have the world by tail" ? posted by JZ on August 15, 2005

: What is the the meaning of "Have the world by tail" ?

I have heard "have the world on a string." String or tail, it means that you've got everything under control, you have a bright future, etc. Everything is going your way.