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grab by the lapels

verb

Definitions

  1. To buttonhole someone (into conversation).

  2. To exert control over (something).

    • Rooney, back in his central role, had a good opportunity soon afterwards but his left foot has never been a great weapon and Suárez was the only attacker here capable of grabbing the game by its lapels.

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