In casual conversation, people sometimes use 'got one's knickers in a twist' to describe someone who overreacted to a small problem.

There's no need to be getting one's knickers in a twist over a simple scheduling change.

She could twist around one's little finger anyone who underestimated her charm.

By the end of every debate, she twists around one's little finger even the most skeptical audience members.

She had twisted around one's little finger the entire committee, so her proposal passed without opposition.

The dancer moved twistingly across the stage, captivating the audience.