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
Chinasa-Western African, Igbo
Gonzalez[gɔn'za:lez]
Augustaow-GUWS-tah (German, Polish), ow-GOOS-tah (Italian), ə-GUS-tə (English)German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, English, Ancient Roman
Ermete-Italian
Renaud-French
Victorine-French