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lead somebody by the nose

lead (one) (around) by the nose

To exert a high degree of control over someone else. I can't stand the way your mother leads you around by the nose like that and tells you what to do!
See also: by, lead, nose
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lead somebody by the ˈnose

make somebody do everything you want; control somebody completely: Unfortunately, she’s allowed herself to be led by the nose for years, so it doesn’t surprise me that she isn’t happy.
See also: by, lead, nose, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
See also:
  • lead (one) (around) by the nose
  • lead by the nose
  • lead by the nose, to
  • lead someone by the nose
  • muscle in on (someone or something)
  • rub (up) against (someone or something)
  • rub against
  • break balls
  • break one's balls
  • chops


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