| 词汇 | twist someone around her little finger |
| 释义 | (redirected from twist someone around her little finger)twist (someone) around (one's) (little) fingerTo 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. twist someone around one's little fingerand wind someone around one's little fingerFig. to manipulate and control someone. Bob really fell for Jane. She can twist him around her little finger. Billy's mother has wound him around her little finger. He's very dependent on her. twist around one's fingerAlso, 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. twist someone around your little fingerorwrap someone around your little fingerIf you can twist someone around your little finger or wrap them around your little finger, you can make them do anything you want them to. Anna may not be the brightest person in the world, but she knew exactly how to twist him around her little finger. A child who is spoilt is able to wrap her parents around her little finger. Note: People sometimes use wind instead of twist or wrap, and round instead of around. I didn't think there was a man in the world you were afraid of, Christabel, or one you couldn't wind round your finger. twist (or wind or wrap) someone around your little fingerhave the ability to make someone do whatever you want.twist/wind/wrap somebody around/round your little ˈfinger(informal) be able to persuade or influence somebody very easily, usually because they like you: I can twist my parents round my little finger. |
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