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Wrap Finger Means Persuade People Verb Twist Parents

Metaphor Wrap someone around your little finger
Question Meaning What do you mean?
Meaning

If you can wrap someone around your little finger, it means that you can persuade them to do anything you want. People sometimes use the verb “twist” rather than “wrap”.

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Example

“His parents spoiled him terribly. He could wrap them around his little finger.”

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