have (someone) in the palm of (one's) hand

have (someone) in the palm of (one's) hand

To have great influence over someone. If you want to have someone in the palm of your hand, flattery always helps. Because of the debt he owes her, she'll always have him in the palm of her hand. Our son has never acted like this before. I don't know why his obnoxious new friend seems to have him in the palm of her hand.

See also: hand, have, of, palm

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have (or hold) someone in the palm of your hand

have someone under your control or influence.

See also: hand, have, of, palm, someone

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have somebody in the ˌpalm of your ˈhand

have somebody completely under your control or influence: Her boyfriend will do anything for her; she’s got him in the palm of her hand.

See also: hand, have, of, palm, somebody

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