have (someone) twisted around (one's) (little) finger
have (someone) twisted around (one's) (little) finger
To have complete control, dominance, or mastery over somebody; to be able to make someone do whatever one wishes. The spoiled little brat has his parents completely twisted around his little finger. Everyone accused her of getting the promotion by having the boss twisted around her finger.
See also: around, finger, have, twist
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- have (someone) turned around (one's) (little) finger
- have (someone) turned round (one's) (little) finger
- have (someone) twisted round (one's) (little) finger
- have (someone) wound around (one's) (little) finger
- have (someone) wound round (one's) (little) finger
- have (someone) wrapped around (one's) (little) finger
- have (someone) wrapped round (one's) (little) finger
- turn (someone) around (one's) (little) finger
- turn (someone) round (one's) (little) finger
- wind (someone) around (one's) (little) finger