lay sb. by the heels

v.

  1. 束缚某人的手脚

网络词典

lay sb. by the heels

英 leɪ ðər bɪˈhez 美 leɪ ðər bɪˈhez
动词短语 中文翻译:使某人处于不利地位
同义词: ['put someone in a bind', 'put someone at a disadvantage', 'put someone in a tight spot']

例句:

  1. 1. The company's sudden layoffs left many employees feeling vulnerable.
    公司的突然裁员让许多员工感到了脆弱。
  2. 2. He was laid by the heels by his boss for not meeting deadlines.
    因为他未能按时完成任务,他被他老板从背后踢了一脚。
  3. 3. She was laid by the heels by her boss for being late to work every day.
    她因为每天迟到被老板从背后踢了一脚。