The phrase 'Come when called, go when waved away' describes the absolute control and authority someone has over their subordinates, treating them like servants.
成语“呼之即来，挥之即去”形容对下属或奴才的任意使唤。
| 成语 | 呼之即来，挥之即去 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 叫他来就来，叫他走就走。形容统治阶级对下属或奴才的任意使唤。 |
| 出处 | 《史记·汲郑列传》：“使黯（汲黯）任职居官，无以逾人。然至其辅少主，守城深坚，招之不来，麾之不去，虽自谓贲育亦不能夺之矣。” |
| 拼音 | hū zhī jì lái，huī zhī jì qù |
| 拼音码 | hzjq |
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