Twist/wrap/wind somebody around your little finger

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phrase

To have someone under your control or influence, they do whatever you want them to.

She has her parents completely wrapped around her little finger.
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Often appears as...

  • has him wrapped around her little finger
  • be twisted around someone's little finger

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Idiomatic

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Power Dynamics

This phrase often implies that the person being influenced is weaker or less dominant.

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Even the CEO is twisted around her little finger; he approves all her requests.
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Emotional Nuance

The phrase can suggest affection or indulgence, not just manipulation.

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He winds his granddaughter around his little finger, giving her treats.
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Informal Context

It's typically used in casual conversations, not formal situations.

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At the family reunion, she joked about having her husband wrapped around her little finger.
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