turn (someone) around (one's) (little) finger

To gain complete control, dominance, or mastery over somebody; to make someone do whatever one wishes. The spoiled little brat has completely turned his parents around his little finger. Everyone accused her of turning the boss around her finger.

See also: around, finger, turn

See also:

turn (someone) round (one's) (little) finger
wrap (someone) around (one's) (little) finger
wind (someone) around (one's) (little) finger
wind (someone) round (one's) (little) finger
wind around one's finger
wrap (someone) round (one's) (little) finger
have (someone) turned round (one's) (little) finger
have (someone) twisted around (one's) (little) finger
have (someone) wound around (one's) (little) finger
have (someone) wrapped around (one's) (little) finger

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