In (somebody's/something's) thrall/in thrall to somebody/something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "in (somebody's/something's) thrall/in thrall to somebody/something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-01-06 03:01

Meaning of In (somebody's/something's) thrall/in thrall to somebody/something

In (somebody's/something's) thrall/in thrall to somebody/something literary phrase

Being greatly controlled or influenced by the power of someone or something

I can't stand to be in our boss thrall any longer.

That guy is clearly in thrall to drugs.

My little brother did exactly what I told him to. He seems to be in my thrall.

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Use one's influence and power to support someone

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2. To gain a rapid and great fame or success in a place, a field or a particular group of people

Caught by the short hairs (or short and curlies)

To have someone completely under your control

Origin of In (somebody's/something's) thrall/in thrall to somebody/something

The phrase derived from the Old English word thrǣl which means 'slave' or 'servant'.

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