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

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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dagr-Ancient Scandinavian
AndriesAHN-dreesDutch
Mona['məunə]
VickyVIK-eeEnglish
LorcÁNLOR-kanIrish
Nikephoros-Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
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