| Idiom | to lead someone by the nose |
|---|---|
| Definition | to control someone (so that they do what you want them to do) |
| Examples | - Don't let her lead you by the nose any more. It's time your took control of your own life. - The teacher allowed himself to be led by the nose by some of the tough boys in the class. - The first three months, they could have led me by the nose anywhere they wanted to take me and I'd go willingly. - She had made her choice to continue on her adventure and it wasn't up to him to lead her by the nose. |
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