to have the world by the tail
have
hæv
hāv
the
ðə
dhē
world
wɜ:ld
vēld
by
baɪ
bai
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ðə
dhē
tail
teɪl
teil

Definition & Meaning of "have the world by the tail"in English

to have the world by the tail
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* To be very successful, contented, and happy in life. 

Examples
Due to her intelligence and hard work, she now has the world by its tail. 
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