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wrap around one's little finger

idiom
Meaning

To successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sustained period of time.


Examples
SIMPLE

She has her father wrapped around her little finger.

CONTEXTUAL

The clever intern has the manager wrapped around her little finger, so she always gets the best projects.

COMPLEX

Despite his reputation for being a stern and unyielding leader, the young diplomat had the entire committee wrapped around his little finger within a matter of weeks.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a little bird told me

    I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.

  2. 02

    a little bit of bread and no cheese

    Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).

  3. 03

    a little from column A, a little from column B

    A combination of two factors or reasons.

  4. 04

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  5. 05

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  6. 06

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  7. 07

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  8. 08

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

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