have (someone) in the palm of (one's) hand

have (someone) in the palm of (one's) hand

To have great influence over someone. If you want to have someone in the palm of your hand, flattery always helps.
See also: hand, have, of, palm
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have (or hold) someone in the palm of your hand

have someone under your control or influence.
See also: hand, have, of, palm, someone
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have somebody in the ˌpalm of your ˈhand

have somebody completely under your control or influence: Her boyfriend will do anything for her; she’s got him in the palm of her hand.
See also: hand, have, of, palm, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • have somebody in the palm of your hand
  • have someone in the palm of your hand
  • hold (someone) in the palm of (one's) hand
  • have (someone) eating out of the palm of (one's) hand
  • have somebody eating out of your hand
  • have someone eating out of your hand
  • have (someone) eating out of (one's) hand
  • pass (someone or something) over
  • eat out of someone's hand, to
  • hand on