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
Finnuala-Irish, Irish Mythology
JacobJAY-kəb (English), YAH-kawp (Dutch)English, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Jewish, Biblical
Achillea-SHEEL (French), ah-KEEL-le (Italian)French, Italian
Ecgberht-Anglo-Saxon
Nosizwe-Southern African, Xhosa
RaphaËL-French