bring to heel

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To compel someone to obey; to force someone into a submissive condition. idiomatic,transitive
    — They wanted a lesson, and they would get it; but it would take three months at least to bring them to heel.
  2. To cause to act in a disciplined manner. idiomatic,transitive

词形变化

brings to heel present,singular,third-person bringing to heel participle,present brought to heel participle,past brought to heel past call to heel alternative

词源

From the command to make a dog closely follow its master.
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