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



wrap (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 wrapped his parents around his little finger. Everyone accused her of wrapping the boss around her finger.
See also: around, finger, wrap

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Prabodh-Indian, Hindi
ClemencyKLEM-ənt-seeEnglish (Rare)
Tullius-Ancient Roman
NooaNO:-ahFinnish
ClemensKLE-mens (German)German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Late Roman
Isaure-French