grab by the lapels

Meaning: Tobuttonholesomeone (into conversation).; (idiomatic)Toexertcontrolover (something).2014June 20, Daniel Taylor, “World Cup 2014: Uruguay sink England as Suárez makes his mark”, inguardian.co.uk: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 ofgrabbing the game by its lapels.

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