twist around one's finger



twist around one's finger

Also, turn or wind or wrap around one's finger . Exert complete control over someone, do as one likes with someone, as in Alison could twist just about every man around her finger. This hyperbolic term dates from the mid-1800s.
See also: around, finger, twist

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Armson['a:msn]
GaiaGAY-ə (English), GIE-ə (English), GAH-yah (Italian)Greek Mythology, Italian
Timoteus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Alphonsus[æl'fɔnsəs]
Arrowsmith['ærəusmiθ]
Devon['devn]