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(transitive, idiomatic) To successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sustained period of time.

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wrap around one's little finger

Source Word

wrap around one's little finger

idiomatic transitive

(transitive, idiomatic) To successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sustained period of time.

Japanese Meaning

誰かに対して持続的に影響力を行使し、その人を自分の思い通りに操ること / 完全に相手をコントロールし、意のままに振る舞わせること

By genuinely listening and responding, she could wrap around one's little finger even the toughest critics.

本当に耳を傾けて反応することで、彼女は最も手厳しい批評家でさえ手のひらで転がすことができた。

Sense（1）

(transitive, idiomatic) To successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sustained period of time.

She has all of them wrapped around her little finger. They'd do anything for her.

wraps around one's little finger

（ present singular third-person ）

wrapping around one's little finger

（ participle present ）

wrapped around one's little finger

（ participle past ）

wrapped around one's little finger

（ past ）