lead (one) around 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: around, lead, nose

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Fingal-Scottish
BÚI-Ancient Scandinavian
EssenceES-əntsEnglish (Modern)
Muscowequan-Native American, Cree
FlipFLIPDutch
Soledadso-le-DHAHDSpanish