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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
Sampson (2)SAMP-sənEnglish
Amice-Medieval English
Nthanda-Southern African, Tumbuka
Talya-Hebrew
Azaria-Biblical
Thekla-German (Rare), Greek (Rare), Late Greek
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