twist/wind/wrap somebody around/round your little finger

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

To gain complete control or dominance over someone; to make someone do whatever one wishes. The spoiled little brat has completely twisted his parents around his little finger. It's plain for everyone to see that Sarah is twisting the boss around her finger. Ms. Smith gave Ben extra credit again. I hate the way he twists her around his little finger.

See also: around, finger, twist

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twist/wind/wrap somebody around/round your little ˈfinger

(informal) be able to persuade or influence somebody very easily, usually because they like you: I can twist my parents round my little finger.

See also: around, finger, little, round, somebody, twist, wind, wrap

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