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wrap around one's little finger

To successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sustained period of time.
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He has all of them wrapped around his little finger. They'd do anything for him.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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The phrase "wrap around one's little finger" can be translated to Spanish as "tener a alguien en el bote" or "manipular a alguien a su antojo." However, a more literal translation might be "envolver a alguien con un dedo." The exact phrase may vary based on context.

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