lead somebody by the nose
lead (one) (around) by the nose
To exert a high degree of control over someone else. I can't stand the way your mother leads you around by the nose like that and tells you what to do!
See also: by, lead, nose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
lead somebody by the ˈnose
make somebody do everything you want; control somebody completely: Unfortunately, she’s allowed herself to be led by the nose for years, so it doesn’t surprise me that she isn’t happy.See also: by, lead, nose, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- lead (one) (around) by the nose
- lead by the nose
- lead someone by the nose
- muscle in on (someone or something)
- rub (up) against (someone or something)
- rub against
- hold sway
- hold sway (over someone)
- hold sway over
- put the screws