The idiom 'to lead someone by the nose' means to control someone, manipulating them into doing what you want. It implies exerting undue influence over another person.
La expresión 'to lead someone by the nose' significa controlar a alguien, manipulándolo para que haga lo que uno quiere. Implica ejercer una influencia excesiva sobre otra persona.
| 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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