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



turn (someone) round (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 round his little finger. Everyone accused her of turning the boss round her finger.
See also: finger, round, turn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BernhardBERN-hahrt (German)German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Ancient Germanic
Venyaminvye-nee-ah-MEEN, vee-nee-ah-MEENRussian
MilesMIELZ, MIE-əlzEnglish
Mahesh-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Nepali
Lorrin-English (Rare)
Osvald-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish