have (someone) twisted round (one's) (little) finger
have (someone) twisted round (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 round his little finger. Everyone accused her of getting the promotion by having the boss twisted round her finger.
See also: finger, have, round, twist
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- have (someone) turned around (one's) (little) finger
- have (someone) turned round (one's) (little) finger
- have (someone) twisted around (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