play someone like a bass fiddle

Verb

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Alternative form of play someone like a fiddle

Japanese Meaning

「play someone like a bass fiddle」は、相手を巧みに操り、自分の思い通りに振る舞わせる、つまり利用するという意味です。

She can play someone like a bass fiddle, convincing them to sign whatever she wants.

彼女は人を簡単に操り、望むものには何でもサインさせてしまう。

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Alternative form of play someone like a fiddle

plays someone like a bass fiddle

（ present singular third-person ）

playing someone like a bass fiddle

（ participle present ）

played someone like a bass fiddle

（ participle past ）

played someone like a bass fiddle

（ past ）