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

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

To have great influence over someone. If you want to hold someone in the palm of your hand, flattery always helps.
See also: hand, hold, of, palm
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • 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
  • have (someone) eating out of the palm of (one's) hand
  • have (someone) eating out of (one's) hand
  • have someone eating out of your hand
  • have somebody eating out of your hand
  • pass (someone or something) over
  • eat out of someone's hand, to
  • hand on