wind (someone) around (one's) (little) finger



wind (someone) around (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 wound his parents around his little finger. Everyone accused her of winding the boss around her finger.
See also: around, finger, wind

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BethelBETH-əl (English)Biblical
JoJO (English)English, German, Dutch
Uzoma-Western African, Igbo
Martynamahr-TI-nahPolish
Ignace-French
TychoTIE-ko (English)Ancient Greek (Latinized)