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

wind (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 wound his parents around his little finger. Everyone accused her of winding the boss around her finger.
See also: around, finger, wind

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Patariki-Maori
Ishmerai-Biblical
Geiger['gaigə]
Mirellamee-REL-lahItalian
Wibowo-Indonesian, Javanese
Tacita-Ancient Roman
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