play someone like a violin

Verb

To control or manipulate someone, especially by playing on their emotions.

Japanese Meaning

誰かを相手の感情に訴えかけ、巧妙に操る / 他人の心情を利用して、その行動や思考を上手くコントロールする

She could play someone like a violin, persuading them to spill secrets without even trying.

彼女は人を手玉に取ることができ、何の苦労もなく相手に秘密を打ち明けさせてしまう。

Sense（1）

To control or manipulate someone, especially by playing on their emotions.

plays someone like a violin

（ present singular third-person ）

playing someone like a violin

（ participle present ）

played someone like a violin

（ participle past ）

played someone like a violin

（ past ）