twist around one's finger
twist (someone) around (one's) (little) finger
To gain complete control or dominance over someone; to make someone do whatever one wishes. The spoiled little brat has completely twisted his parents around his little finger. Everyone jealously accused her of twisting the boss around her finger.
See also: around, finger, twist
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
twist around one's finger
Also, turn or wind or wrap around one's finger . Exert complete control over someone, do as one likes with someone, as in Alison could twist just about every man around her finger. This hyperbolic term dates from the mid-1800s.
See also: around, finger, twist
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- a stranger to (someone or something)
- accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
- accompany on a journey
- (one) won't eat (someone)
- be out of (one's) league
- be out of somebody's league
- be in bad with (someone)
- (one) won't bite (someone)
- (one) puts (one's) pants on one leg at a time
- bargain for (someone or something) with (someone)