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- turn (someone) around (one's) (little) finger
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.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Elkins | | ['elkinz] | |
| Serena | | sə-REEN-ə (English), se-RE-nah (Italian) | English, Italian, Late Roman |
| Steinarr | | - | Ancient Scandinavian |
| Meshullam | | - | Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew |
| Marciana | | - | Ancient Roman, Portuguese (Brazilian) |
| AbigaÍL | | - | Spanish |