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



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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bonifaas-Dutch
Momi-Hawaiian
Raphaelra-fa-EL (French), RAF-ee-el (English), RAY-fee-əl (English)German, French, English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Wawrzyniecvahf-ZHIN-yetsPolish
Riannon-Welsh
Rayko-Bulgarian