in the palm of (one's) hand

in the palm of (one's) hand

Under one's total influence, domination, or control. She now has the entire company in the palm of her hand. Sheesh, he's got his parents in the palm of his hand.
See also: hand, of, palm
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in the palm of your hand

If you have someone in the palm of your hand, you can control them, and they like everything that you do. A quick look at the audience shows that she's got them in the palm of her hand. The girl clearly thought she already had him in the palm of her hand. Compare with have someone eating out of the palm of your hand.
See also: hand, of, palm
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
See also:
  • in the palm of your hand
  • palm
  • palm (something)
  • have (someone) in the palm of (one's) hand
  • have somebody in the palm of your hand
  • have someone in the palm of your hand
  • cross (one's) palm
  • cross palm
  • bear the palm
  • hold (someone) in the palm of (one's) hand